Come and Take It – The First Battle of the Texas Revolution
Discover how the “Come and Take It” battle in Gonzales, Texas ignited the Texas Revolution— story, historic facts, and legacy of the cannon.
6/25/20251 min read
The phrase “Come and Take It” isn’t just a slogan—it’s a symbol of defiance, freedom, and the moment Texas history took a decisive turn toward independence. The battle that inspired this phrase wasn’t a large-scale military clash. It was a skirmish near the small town of Gonzales, Texas, involving a single cannon—but its legacy echoes through Texas to this day.
