Vince's Bridge, Wooden bridge in Houston, United States
The timber structure spans across Vince Bayou near Houston, allowing transportation between the northern and southern sections of the waterway.
During the Texas Revolution in April 1836, the Texan Army Rangering Company destroyed this bridge to prevent Mexican soldiers from reaching their reinforcements.
The bridge gained recognition in Texas history as its strategic destruction contributed to the state's independence, earning a place on the reverse of the state seal.
The bridge location marks a significant crossing point where travelers in the 1830s moved between settlements north and south of the expanding Houston region.
The identity of the actual destroyer remains disputed, as historical records indicate conflicting accounts between William and Allen Vince's properties along different streams.
GPS coordinates: 29.71934,-95.22015
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:30
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