Four Miles Southeast to the Original Town of Velasco
Landing place of the "Lively" first vessel bringing immigrants to Austin's colony in 1821. There the Battle of Velasco, between Texas colonists and Mexican troops, was fought June 26, 1832. A treaty of peace between Texas and Mexico was signed there May 14, 1836, by Presidents David G. Burnet and Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna but was never ratified by Mexico.
28.9672° N, 95.3733° W
Where to Find It
Ave. B and Skinner St. (Velasco Community Center)
Nearby Markers
- 0.3 mi S Colonel Robert M. Coleman Freeport
- 0.6 mi SE Site of Town of Old Velasco Freeport
- 0.6 mi SE Velasco Methodist Church Freeport
- 0.9 mi NE Velasco Lodge No. 757, A. F. & A. M. Freeport
- 1 mi NW Velasco Cemetery Freeport
- 1.1 mi SE Schuster Home Freeport