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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
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La Porte, TX
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This monument is where Texas won its independence from Mexico. It's the world's tallest war memorial —15 feet taller than the Washington monument—honoring all those who fought for Texas's independence. a 220-ton star tops the impressive structure. Within site of the monument is the Battleship Texas which is available for visit as well.
On a chilly April afternoon in 1836, this strip of coastal prairie rang with the boom of cannon, crack of musket fire and shouts of “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!” Despite being outnumbered, General Sam Houston’s army of settlers, Tejanos and foreign volunteers decisively defeated General Antonio López de Santa Anna’s forces and won Texas’s independence. Today, the 1,300-acre site, San Jacinto Museum of History and the 567-foot tall San Jacinto Monument celebrate their sacrifice and victory.
On a chilly April afternoon in 1836, this strip of coastal prairie rang with the boom of cannon, crack of musket fire and shouts of “Remember the Alamo!” and “Remember Goliad!” Despite being outnumbered, General Sam Houston’s army of settlers, Tejanos and foreign volunteers decisively defeated Gener…
Visit the battle ground where Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna in 1836. Great monument and tour.
Historic Battleground where Texas won its Independence from Mexico. Museum and Monument larger than the Washington Monument.