Marker Details

San Jacinto, Battle of, Historical marker [Brief] (Within a Few Minutes)

Independence Parkway (SH 134/Battleground Road)

La Porte , 77571

Notes:

Louis Lenz Inventory # 07 of 71, 1959 Lenz notes Bronze Star & Wreath removed by vandals; fourth (heading toward the battleground) in a series of 4 Centennial Highway locations (5 markers); 7 tenths of a mile from Battleground entrance heading toward SH 225; marker off base, small concrete slab in front of marker, marker on ground

Directions: From Loop 610 East, take SH 225 (LaPorte Freeway/Texas Independence Highway) east to SH 134 (Battleground Road/Independence Parkway); exit Independence Parkway, go north; marking from the light at the west bound feeder & the SH 225 overpass, go 2.3 miles, marker is on the right side of the road

Key Time Period: 1836 - 1845 Republic of Texas

Corretions/New Research:

Marker Text:

Within a few minutes the Battle of San Jacinto was over. According to General Houston's report, 630 Mexicans lay dead on the field; 208 were wounded and 730 were taken prisoners. Money, arms and equipment were captured. The Texans had 9 killed and 30 wounded

Marker Type: 36' Centennial - Highway Marker (pink)

Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)

Key Map Information: 499 S

GPS Coordinates: 29 44.413, 95 05.388

Precinct No: 2

Marker No: 10769