In this vicinity the Battle of Rosillo
In this vicinity the Battle of Rosillo was fought on March 28, 1813. Here the "Republican Army of the North" composed of Anglo-Americans, Mexicans and Indians defeated, with heavy loss of life, Spanish Royalists troops commanded by Manuel de Salcedo, Governor of Texas. The prisoners of war were brutally murdered shortly afterwards by order of Colonel Bernardo Gutierrez. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.3572° N, 98.4097° W
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This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
SE Military Drive, south side of the road 0.1 mi. SW of W.W. White Road on restricted access/private property. Battle also known as Battle of Rosalis.
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