Republic Texas Legation marker

Now this is an interesting marker for the Republic of Texas that I saw on Instagram I would love to find out if this is a series of markers

For a Soldier, Scout and Spy

The second of three marker/monument photos I took on this cold and wet day in San Antonio, Tx.  I was crossing Milam Square after leaving Market Square (the old Produce Market) and saw there were a more than a few markers and monuments to be seen in the park.  I took a couple quick photos, mid-30 temps with drizzle rushed things.  I thought this was the pink granite of the Centennial markers I hunt but I am leaning to not.  Karnes was buried in a cemetery where the hospital across the street now stands.  This is the closest that they could come to put up a memorial.  His gravesite is now unknown.  Erected in 1932.

Text:  Erected by the State of Texas in Memory of the famous scout and spy, Colonel Henry Wax Karnes.  Captain of a company of infantry at San Jacinto.  Elected Colonel of Cavalry, May 10, 1837.  Born in Tennessee Sept 12,1812, Died at San Antonio, Aug 16, 1840.

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Wikipedia Link : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Karnes

Erected Mysteries in Milam Square

Cold wet days in San Antonio, Tx.  I was crossing Milam Square after leaving Market Square (the old Produce Market) and saw there were a more than a few markers and monuments to be seen in the park.  I took a couple quick photos, mid-30 temps with drizzle rushed things.  This monument seems to be missing something. Well, a lot of things.  When and why would be a good place to start.  Perhaps there was something I was missing in my hurry but there does look like there should have been something like a plaque about the word Erected or maybe a long lost statue?  This is just a list of Organizations involved.  I include this as a curosity and a mystery.  

Text:  Erected by the De Zavala Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, De Zavala Chapter of the Daughters and Sons of the Heros of Texas and The Texas Historical Landmark Association.

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