1685 – Fort St. Louis is established by a Frenchman at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France’s claim to Texas.
1797 – Trinidad is surrendered to a British fleet under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby.
1685 – Fort St. Louis is established by a Frenchman at Matagorda Bay thus forming the basis for France’s claim to Texas.
1797 – Trinidad is surrendered to a British fleet under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby.