Historical Marker
J. W. Fannin
Goliad, Goliad County · Texas
Fannin's record as a commander was mixed before Goliad. He led the Texans with James Bowie at Concepción in October 1835, then declined Sam Houston's offer of the inspector general's post and pressed for a larger regular army. In 1836 he recruited for the Matamoros expedition and from February 12 to March 12 acted as commander in chief. Many volunteers disliked his scorn for elected officers; one private wrote that most soldiers did not like him. In his last weeks he asked repeatedly to be relieved. Fannin County, the town of Fannin and Camp Fannin carry his name.
What the plaque says
J. W. Fannin SOUTH SIDE OF MONUMENT: Erected in memory of J. W. Fannin and his comrades in arms April A.D. 1885 NORTH SIDE: Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad EAST SIDE: Massacred March 27, A.D. 1836 WEST SIDE: Independence declared March 2, A.D. 1836, consummated April 21, A.D. 1836
Where it stands
28.66739, -97.39091 · Directions
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