US States/Texas/Historical

Historical locations important to Texas statehood.

Gonzales edit

Goliad edit

 
Presidio La Bahía

San Antonio edit

The Alamo edit

 
The Alamo

The Alamo is a historical site located in San Antonio, Texas. The Alamo was the scene of a battle fought between Mexico and Texas. The Alamo was the "home" to approximately 180 soldiers, including Davy Crocket (who died while fighting in the Alamo). To this day, this site honors the soldiers who fought for Texas to become a part of the USA rather than Mexico.

History edit

Washington on the Brazos edit

San Jacinto edit

 
San Jacinto Monument

El Paso edit

The Battle of El Brazito occurred during the Mexican American war in 1846.