Episode 4 of 4

Restoration of Order in Nacogdoches

When
January 31, 1827
Where
Nacogdoches
Part of
Fredonian Rebellion: Republic of Fredonia declared in Mexican Texas

Mexican soldiers and Texian Militia marched into Nacogdoches to restore order, leading to the dispersal of rebel supporters and the end of the rebellion.

On January 31, 1827, a force of over 100 Mexican soldiers and 275 Texian Militia marched into Nacogdoches to restore order. Internal divisions had weakened the rebel movement. Edwards's supporters dispersed, and Edwards fled to Louisiana on January 28, 1827, effectively ending the rebellion, which had lasted little more than five weeks.

Sources

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

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