The Dawson Massacre
Occurred in this vicinity on September 18, 1842 when Captain Nicholas Mosby Dawson and 53 men from La Grange, in attempting to join Captain Mathew Caldwell (Old Paint) and his company of Texas Volunteers during the Battle of the Salado, were surrounded by Mexican Forces and 36 slain. 15 were taken prisoners, only 3 escaped. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.4996° N, 98.4227° W
Where to Find It
Austin Highway, NW side opposite Corrine Drive near W bank of Salado Creek
Nearby Markers
- 0.8 mi S The Battle of the Salado San Antonio
- 1.5 mi S Dodd Field (Fort Sam Houston) Enemy Alien Detention Station, World War II San Antonio
- 1.8 mi N The Perrin Home San Antonio
- 2.2 mi NW King's Highway - Camino Real - Old San Antonio Road San Antonio
- 2.2 mi NW Route of El Camino Real San Antonio
- 2.7 mi NE Bueche Cemetery Windcrest