The Battle of the Medina
The Battle of the Medina was fought here on August 18, 1813 by an army of Spanish royalists commanded by General Jose Joaquin Arredondo which defeated with terrific slaughter the Republican Army of the North composed of Anglo-Americans, Mexicans and Indians commanded by Jose Alvarez de Toledo. Thus ended an attempt to free Texas and Mexico from Spanish rule. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.2415° N, 98.4734° W
The Texas Historical Commission lists this marker as damaged.
Where to Find It
SE corner Martinez-Losoya Street and US 281. Marker reported damaged Dec. 2008.
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