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Seizure of Old Stone Fort

When
December 16, 1826
Where
Nacogdoches
Part of
Fredonian Rebellion: Republic of Fredonia declared in Mexican Texas

The Edwards brothers invaded Nacogdoches with 30 settlers, seizing the Old Stone Fort and raising a flag of independence.

On December 16, 1826, Benjamin and Haden Edwards invaded Nacogdoches with only 30 settlers. They seized one building in town, the Old Stone Fort, and raised a flag of independence. This action preceded the formal declaration of the Republic of Fredonia and demonstrated the rebels' control over key local structures.

Sources

  1. Fredonian Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Haden Edwards Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-15

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