STATE PARKS San Jacinto Battleground STATE HISTORIC SITE

GULF COAST San Jacinto Battleground STATE HISTORIC SITE

This 1,200-acre park includes many interesting features in addition to the towering San Jacinto Monument and the San Jacinto Museum of History. At this site in 1836, Gen. Sam led the Texas Army to victory over Mexican forces commanded by Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna. The decisive battle marked the birth of Texas’ independence. Also moored at the park is the Battleship Texas (BB35) — the only surviving Navy warship that served in both World Wars.

Interpretive Markers/Trail: interpretive markers trace the and the Marsh Interpretive Trail highlights the natural features of the site.

Picnicking: Please call to reserve for group functions, canopies or other services.

Fishing

Birdwatching

Texas State Parks Store: One-of-a-kind gifts, books, etc.

Special Attractions: “Texas Forever!! The Battle of San Jacinto,” shown at the Museum of History, is a 35-minute theater presentation that depicts the and the historic battle. The museum also exhibits 400 years of early Texas history.

10 San Jacinto Lynchburg Ferry Battleground Independence Parkway Baytown 225 8 Morgan’s 610 Point 146 45

Located in Harris County, 22 miles east of downtown Houston off Texas 225 East, then north on Independence Parkway.

San Jacinto Battleground SHS 3523 Independence Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571 • (281) 479-2431 www.texasstateparks.org Rates and reservations: (512) 389-8900. For info only: (800) 792-1112.

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