First Shot of the Texas Revolution
One and one-half miles from here the first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired from a small cannon by Texans under the command of Col. John H. Moore, October 2, 1835.
29.4387° N, 97.5215° W
Where to Find It
from take SH 97 SW about 7 miles, Gonzales.
On the Trail
- Texas Revolution Trail stop 3 of 14
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi N Site of the First Shot of the Texas Revolution
- <0.1 mi NW Site of Cost School Cost
- 0.3 mi N Dikes Family Cemetery Gonzales
- 4.7 mi N James Hodges, Sr. Gonzales
- 5.1 mi NE Sarah Seely Dewitt Gonzales
- 5.1 mi NE Green Dewitt Cemetery Gonzales