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Ancient rapier unearthed near Neches River in Texas excavation
An artifact found during a Texas road excavation is identified as a rapier style sword with a three inch blade and a two foot overall length. Historians link the piece to La Salle era expeditions with possible ties to French and Spanish colonial history in early Texas. Expect further testing by State authorities to determine origin and era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tas Balle
Texay
Bluth Highway Department
Frandi
Spain
Texas
Ina
T ‘Ile
la Salle
Amon
Neches
Aieshen
Alonzo de Leon
Father Manzanet
Cox
Nacogdoches
Trinity Rivers
Don Domino Teran
Gyros Rios
Father Manzanot Cout
Mexico
Hacogdoches
Fort Till
France
Avatin
Phin
Geo. W. Cox
Bute
Howson
Aow
Mineral Wells
Thomas
Panal
Thon
Mineral Welle
Rownds
Eurey-two
Dominic Mantel
W. A. Thomas
Cromten