Sam Houston Oak
1/8 mile north is Sam Houston Oak where General Sam Houston established his headquarters camp March 13, 1836, after burning the town of Gonzales. Under this oak his small army was joined by many volunteers from the eastern settlements, who went with him to San Jacinto.
29.4716° N, 97.3086° W
Where to Find It
from Gonzales take US 90 A East about 10 mile.
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi N Braches House
- 0.5 mi N James D. Owens Gonzales
- 0.5 mi N Fleming T. Wells Gonzales
- 2.9 mi W Two Miles North to Site of Maurin Quarry Gonzales
- 3.5 mi SE Hutson B. Littlefield Gonzales
- 3.5 mi SE David L. Kokernot Gonzales