Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Final resting place of men after Mier Expedition against Mexico, and 41 of Capt. Nicholas Dawson's soldiers massacred by Mexicans at Salado Creek (one of five Texas streams named Salado) near San Antonio in 1842. Monument is handsome 48-foot marker of stone, bronze and polychrome. Visitor center; self-guided, wheelchair-accessible interpretive trail, nature trail, picnic sites, playground. Group tours with refreshments available; call for details. Two miles south off U.S. 77, Spur 92. Admission fee (includes Kreische Brewery tour when offered).