Captain Ewen Cameron and Dr. Richard Fox Brenham

On February 11, 1843, Captain Cameron led Texas prisoners from the Dawson and Mier expeditions in an escape from Hacienda Salado, 80-miles south of Saltillo, Coahuila. Dr. Brenham died attempting escape, of the five Texans killed. Captain Cameron was one of the soldiers involved in the Black Bean Death Lottery and drew a white bean. Captain Cameron nor Dr. Brenham are interred in this tomb.

An Historical Gem Right In Our Back Yard

May 26th 2017
My traveling companion, Loyd Bouton, and I decided to take a drive Saturday afternoon, May 20, 2017. This was supposed to be a quick trip to the store and maybe some back roads driving, but soon became an all-day adventure. We found our way to Monument Hill State Park in La Grange. Most of us, who have grown up in Texas, have heard about the Black Bean Death Lottery and why it took place. I ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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