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The Battle of Refugio was fought from March 12–15, 1836, near Refugio, Texas. Mexican General José Urrea and 1,500 Centralista soldiers fought against Amon B. King and his 28 American volunteers and Lieutenant Colonel William Ward and his approximately 120 Americans.
- March 12-15, 1836
- Mexican victory
Aug 4, 2020 · Updated: August 4, 2020. Refugio, Battle of. The series of fights that together make up the battle of Refugio occurred between March 12 and 15, 1836, during the Texas Revolution, at Nuestra Señora del Refugio Mission in Refugio County. In early March 1836 Carlos de la Garza and about eighty rancheros, serving as scouts and advance cavalry for ...
River Heritage Tour. Refugio. Refugio is quintessential Texas. The history is still alive even today and can be seen in the people, places and culture of Refugio County.
The Battle of Coleto, also known as the Battle of Coleto Creek, the Battle of the Prairie, and the Batalla del Encinal del Perdido, was fought on March 19–20, 1836, during the Goliad campaign of the Texas Revolution. In February, General José de Urrea led a branch of the Mexican army up the Gulf Coast of Mexican Texas toward Goliad, where a ...
- March 19-20, 1836
- Mexican victory
- Goliad County, Texas
Mar 15, 2024 · March 15, 2024. > Field Trips > Road to Revolution: Battle of Refugio. About the same time as the Alamo was under siege, Mexico’s General Jose de Urrea sent Carlos de la Garza with about 80 rancheros to scout out the village of Refugio (say: re-FUR-ee-oh). Garza raided the village and laid siege to the colonial families there.
The Refugio area has sheltered many groups of settlers, and in 1836 it was the site of the Battle of Refugio during the Texas Revolution. Digitization was made possible by a Tocker Foundation grant. Search Inside this Collection. Other Search Options. Look In: Full Text. Search. At a Glance. Latest Additions. VIEW ALL. Cite This Collection.
Battle of Refugio Capt. Amon B. King arrived in Refugio on March 9th or 10th, 1836 after a retreat into Goliad. He found that the area was controlled by Mexican rancheros and Indians. They were attacked, with only 46 men and three down, he retreated into the mission and requested reinforcments from Goliad.
