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HISTORICAL MARKERS GUIDE: FORT BEND COUNTY

Thompson's Ferry, Site of

Richmond

Year Marker Erected: 1936
Location: 3 mi. north of Richmond, off Pultar via Collins
Marker Size: 36' Centennial - Subject Marker (gray)
Repairs: Good

Marker Text:
Where a part of the Mexican Army under command of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna crossed the Brazos on April 14, 1836 en route to an engagement with the Texans. This occurred one week later at San Jacinto.