Travis / Bonham Memorial
Memorial
Colonel William Barrett Travis
Born near Saluda, S.C. August 9, 1809.
Gave his life for liberty and freedom
at the Alamo March 6, 1836.
His last message for reinforcements ended thus:
"I have held this place against overwhelming numbers and will continue to hold it or perish in its defence."
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Colonel James Bonham
Native of Saluda County
Born near here Feb. 20, 1807
Died with Travis in Defence of the Alamo.
Travis and Bonham were friends in boyhood,
comrades in arms and perished together in battle.
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"Thermopylae had its messenger of defeat, the Alamo none."
Marker is on South Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
