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Harrisburg Heroes Shaped Texas Revolt of 1835
The Harrisburg community played a pivotal early role in Texas independence. In 1829 Harrisburg men joined with others to defeat about 200 Indians near Waco under Colonel Nail. By 1835 they resisted Mexican tariff demands at Anahuac, supporting Andrew Briscoe and DeWitt Clinton Harris. Travis led volunteers from Harrisburg to eject Tenorio, disarming the fort and fueling a broader push for a Texas convention.
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Texas
Mexico
Harrison
Harrisburg
Anahuaca
Frank Johnson
Anahuac
Trinity
Bell
Brazos River
Antonio Tenorio
Galveston
Tenorio
Fort Davis
Texas Republican
Columbia
Custom House
Jose Gonzales
Free State
Coahuila
Andrew Brisco
Hardin
United States
Andrew Briscoe
Mr. Briscoe
DeWitt Clinton Harris
Briscoe
Harris
Mr. Smith
William Smith
Calaboose
San Felipe
William B. Travis
Travis
Ohio
Harrises
Sanelipe
Lynchburg
Spillman’s Island
Clopper’s Point
Morgan’s Point
San Antonio
Captain Tenorio
Alamo
Tex
Matamoros
Ugartachea
Cos
Bexar
Tenoxtitlan
Nacogdoches
Velasco
New Orleans
Matagorda
Wilcox
W. B. Travis
War Party
Wm. B. Travis
Huzza
Anahuae
Anhuac
W. Barret Travis