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.
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.
