Site of the Camp of Stephen F. Austin
Site of the camp of Stephen F. Austin (October 20-26, 1835) while assembling troops preparatory to the attack on the Mexican garrison at San Antonio * * After his appointment on November 12 as Commissioner to the United States, the Texans, under Colonels Ben Milam and Frank W. Johnson stormed and captured San Antonio, December 10, 1835. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.3990° N, 98.4244° W
Where to Find It
Covington Park, near parking area near Covington Park Trailhead of Salado Creek Greenway, 0.1 mi. W of Schrader Rd. then 0.1 mi. S of Rigsby Ave.
Nearby Markers
- 0.5 mi NW Saint Philip's Episcopal Church San Antonio
- 1.3 mi N Young Perry Alsbury San Antonio
- 1.4 mi S Goliad Road San Antonio
- 1.6 mi S Salado Valley San Antonio
- 1.6 mi NW Second Baptist Church of San Antonio San Antonio
- 1.9 mi NW Old Houston Road San Antonio