One Mile Northeast is the Site of Fort Lipantitlan
One mile northeast is the site of Fort Lipantitlan. Occupied in 1831 by soldiers of the Mexican Army. Captured Nov. 4, 1835 by volunteers under Capt. Ira Westover. Unsuccessfully attacked June 7, 1842 by an army under Gen. Antonio Canales. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
27.9670° N, 97.8333° W
Where to Find It
Southwest corner of FM 70 and CR 58. From Banquete take FM 666 about 7 miles north, head northwest on FM 3088 about 5.3 miles, turn northeast onto FM 70, drive about 0.7 mile to markers. Intersection of FM 70 and CR 58, near Jim Wells-Nueces county line and close to Sandia and San Patricio.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi NE Fort Lipantitlan Banquete
- 0.9 mi E On this site stood Fort Lipantitlan Banquete
- 2.5 mi E James McGloin Home San Patricio
- 2.5 mi E Site of the Home of James McGloin San Patricio
- 3.8 mi E Old Dougherty House San Patricio
- 3.8 mi E Josepha Rodriguez San Patricio