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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte, TX

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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

A Texas Revolution battlefield near Houston where Sam Houston's forces won Texas independence in 1836, now home to a museum and a tall monument.

3523 Independence Parkway South, La Porte, TX 77571 · La Porte, TX

About San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

This coastal prairie site marks where Sam Houston's army, made up of settlers, Tejano fighters, and foreign volunteers, defeated a larger Mexican force in 1836. The battle lasted only about 18 minutes and secured Texas's independence. Visitors can drive a self-guided route across the roughly 1,200-acre grounds, hike, birdwatch, and fish. The San Jacinto Museum covers the revolution, and an elevator carries guests to the observation deck of the 567-foot monument.

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