Occurred in this vicinity on September 18, 1842 when Captain Nicholas Mosby Dawson and 53 men from La Grange, in attempting to join Captain Mathew Caldwell (Old Paint) and his company of Texas Volunteers during the Battle of the Salado, were surrounded by Mexican Forces and 36 slain. 15 were taken prisoners, only 3 escaped.
Directions
At intersection of Corrine St. & Old Austin Hwy. (W. side of Rd.)
Historical Codes
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Map Location
Map data provided by Texas Historical Commission. Some locations are approximate
