Site of Post West Bernard Station
In the summer of 1837 Post West Bernard Station was established as an ordnance depot of the army of The Republic of Texas. Its location on the West Bernard River was strategic in protecting Houston, then capital of Texas, from possible invasion by Mexico. Cannons, rifles, muskets, powder, and shot were stored at the station. Troops under Lt. H. L. Grush and later Capt. Martin K. Snell maintained the post despite harsh living conditions. In 1838-39 this station transferred its inventory of ordnance to the newly completed Houston Arsenal.
29.3989° N, 96.0771° W
Where to Find It
On SH 60, in traffic triangle, Surrounded by Colorado, railroad, and McKinney St., Hungerford
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N New York, Texas & Mexican Railroad and The Community of Hungerford Hungerford
- <0.1 mi E J. D. Hudgins Ranch Hungerford
- <0.1 mi NE Site of Quinan Community Hungerford
- <0.1 mi SE Josiah Dawson Hudgins Hungerford
- 2.5 mi NW Hudgins Family Cemetery Hungerford
- 3.9 mi S Texas Gulf Sulphur Company-Newgulf Wharton