Come And Take It 3 LbNA #68089
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Add Location| Owner: | Silver Eagle    |
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| Plant date: | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Gonzales |
| County: | Gonzales |
| State: | Texas |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | Walksfar |
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| Last found: | Aug 12, 2017 |
| Status: | FFFF |
| Last edited: | Jan 30, 2015 |
Terrain Difficulty: Easy (flat, 50 yards RT)
Status: alive
In 1835 unrest developed among the colonists in Texas because of the over-bearing attitude of the Mexican government. A small brass cannon had been given to Gonzales in 1831 as protection against Indians, so San Antonio officials sent Castaneda and 150 mounted soldiers to take back the weapon. Sarah Seely and Evaline DeWitt quickly fashioned Texas' first battle flag and the cannon was unearthed from the peach orchard of George W. Davis. When early morning fog lifted on October 2, 1835, the Mexicans found themselves confronted by a force of Texans (the "Old Eighteen") and the cannon, over which proudly waved the flag with the flaunting words "Come And Take It". Upon the first shot, the Mexican forces broke ranks and fled in terror, leaving one dead on the battlefield. The first shot for Texas Independence had been fired and the first battle won, thus making Gonzales the "Lexington Of Texas". The city of Gonzales contains several monuments to the men and events of the battle along with the Gonzales Memorial Museum which houses the famous cannon and many historical artifacts. It is free and open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am - noon, 1:00pm - 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Though not as well known as the Alamo or San Jacinto, Gonzales holds a significant place in Texas history and is well worth a visit. This box is in a different location with a different stamp than the first two that went missing, so consider it a new Find.
Directions:
From I10 go south on Hwy 183 to Gonzales where it becomes Water St. Turn left (east) on St. Louis Street and go 10 blocks to the Gonzales Memorial Museum. For the letterbox, continue east on St. Louis Street 2 blocks to Eggleston House on the left and park.
Clues:
Walk around left side of iron fence surrounding the house to back corner and look for row of crepe myrtle trees on back side. Go right about 14 steps to 9th tree and find LB within trunks under a rock and leaves. Please replace as found and be discreet.
Status: alive
In 1835 unrest developed among the colonists in Texas because of the over-bearing attitude of the Mexican government. A small brass cannon had been given to Gonzales in 1831 as protection against Indians, so San Antonio officials sent Castaneda and 150 mounted soldiers to take back the weapon. Sarah Seely and Evaline DeWitt quickly fashioned Texas' first battle flag and the cannon was unearthed from the peach orchard of George W. Davis. When early morning fog lifted on October 2, 1835, the Mexicans found themselves confronted by a force of Texans (the "Old Eighteen") and the cannon, over which proudly waved the flag with the flaunting words "Come And Take It". Upon the first shot, the Mexican forces broke ranks and fled in terror, leaving one dead on the battlefield. The first shot for Texas Independence had been fired and the first battle won, thus making Gonzales the "Lexington Of Texas". The city of Gonzales contains several monuments to the men and events of the battle along with the Gonzales Memorial Museum which houses the famous cannon and many historical artifacts. It is free and open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am - noon, 1:00pm - 5:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Though not as well known as the Alamo or San Jacinto, Gonzales holds a significant place in Texas history and is well worth a visit. This box is in a different location with a different stamp than the first two that went missing, so consider it a new Find.
Directions:
From I10 go south on Hwy 183 to Gonzales where it becomes Water St. Turn left (east) on St. Louis Street and go 10 blocks to the Gonzales Memorial Museum. For the letterbox, continue east on St. Louis Street 2 blocks to Eggleston House on the left and park.
Clues:
Walk around left side of iron fence surrounding the house to back corner and look for row of crepe myrtle trees on back side. Go right about 14 steps to 9th tree and find LB within trunks under a rock and leaves. Please replace as found and be discreet.