Historical Marker
The Mier Expedition
Historical marker location:
US 83 about 1 mile west of Roma, Roma, Texas
( From Roma, take US 83 about 1 mile west.)
Marker installed: 1936
A body of Texans intent on invading Mexico camped here on December 21, 1842. After being made prisoners at Salado, Mexico, they drew beans, white for life in prison, black for death. 17 members of the expedition were shot by order of General Santa Anna, March 25, 1843.