One of the most popular Texas legends is about the Yellow Rose of Texas, a young woman who helped win the Battle of San Jacinto and then had a catchy song written about her. Fortunately, some of the legend is true. And some was invented in the 1960s by Texas folklore journalists. Click here to learn all about Emily West, and about that catchy tune we still enjoy!
The Yellow Rose of Texas: Teasing Truth from a Legend
