DUANE
Duane's take
The State of Texas put this one down in 1936, and I'm here to carry it forward — the story of Winslow Turner. Now, Missouri gave him to the world in 1811. Texas, it seems, had plans for him.
By October 2, 1835, Winslow Turner was standing at Gonzales — and if you know your Texas history, you know that name carries weight. The Battle of Gonzales. That was the opening shot, the moment things got real.
And Turner was there for it. Then came 1836, and he didn't step back. He served in the Texas Army — the whole grinding, uncertain business of fighting for a republic that was still being born.
But here's the thing about Winslow Turner: he wasn't done. Not by a long stretch. Six years later, 1842, he answered the call again — this time for the Woll Campaign.
Three separate moments when history came knocking, and three times, this man from Missouri opened the door. He lived the rest of his days in Bastrop County, Texas, and on May 6, 1880, that was the end of it. Missouri born.
Texas made. And the State of Texas made sure we'd remember.
What the marker says
Born In Missouri 1811 Died In Bastrop County, Texas May 6, 1880 Participated in the Battle of Gonzales October 2, 1835 Served in the Texas Army, 1836 And in the Woll Campaign, 1842 Erected by The State of Texas 1936