Jim Bowie History Monuments Photos

James Bowie (1790-1836) a Kentuckian known for his invention of the curved Bowie knife & for his death defending the Alamo, also had extensive shady business dealings.

See also: San Antonio, Texas History Monuments
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Portrait of James (Jim) Bowie, hero of the Alamo, by George Peter Alexander Healy in House of Representative chamber of State Capitol. Austin, TX

Bonham & Bowie on Cenotaph to the Alamo. San Antonio, TX

San Fernando Cathedral tomb of Texas heroes Travis, Crockett & Bowie. San Antonio, TX

San Jacinto monument relief of Bowie & Fannin. Houston, TX


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