On this Site First Known as Perry's Point
On this site first known as Perry's Point, a fort, established in 1830 by General Manuel Mier y Teran for the purpose of halting Anglo-American colonization was named Anahuac, the Aztec name of Mexico City, then the capital of Texas. The imprisonment here of settlers in Austin's colony brought the first open rebellion to Mexican rule in 1832. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.7562° N, 94.6883° W
Where to Find It
Fort Anahuac Park, Chambers Drive
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SE Robert McAlpin Williamson Anahuac
- <0.1 mi SE Fort Anahuac Anahuac
- 0.1 mi SE William Barret Travis Anahuac
- 0.9 mi N Chambers County Courthouse Anahuac
- 1 mi N The Dr. N. T. Schilling Medical Office Anahuac
- 1 mi N Chambersea Anahuac