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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: A debt of gratitude is owned to Chris
Rhinehart, an employee of the Texas Wildlife and Parks Commission for the explanations
of, and the directions to, the various points of interest in the park. Thank You
- Wilson Jay Located twenty miles east of
Houston, the San Jacinto Monument is a memorial to those who fought and won Texas
independence on this site. It stands 570 feet tall. In its base is the San
Jacinto Museum of History, containing exhibits that describe 400 years of
Texas history. The monument is located east of Houston, on Battleground Road,
south of Interstate Highway 10 and north of State Highway 225. The park consists
of 1200 acres; contained within it are the Battleship Texas and an old cemetery,
containing the graves of many of the veterans who fought there. These are located
across Battleground Road from the monument. Most of the battle occurred on land
owned by the De Zavala family. De Zavala Plaza is located within the cemetery
and was established in honor of the De Zavala family. Located there is also a
monument, indicating the exact spot of the surrender of General Santa Anna to
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in 1914, the Battleship Texas is the only surviving battleship to have served
in both world wars. During World War II, it served as the flagship for the Normandy
Invasion (D-day, June 6, 1944). The Texas earned seven ribbons for service during
World War II. For those interested in visiting the battleship, it is open daily
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a small charge for those over 5 years of age.
Children under five enter free. |  |
| Battleship Texas (click
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| Located near the Battleship
Texas is a cemetery containing the graves of persons that were instrumental in
the victory at San Jacinto. Contained in it is DeZavalla Plaza plus many of the
veterans of the battle. The DeZavalla family owned much of the land on which the
battle was fought. A walk through this cemetery is a must when visiting San Jacinto
Battleground Park. |  |
| San Jacinto Cemetery
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| On July 17, 1985, this heritage live oak was planted
to mark the approximate spot where General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna surrendered
to General Sam Houston. The surrender occurred on April 22, 1836, the day after
the battle. General Santa Anna, wearing a private's rank and uniform, was captured
and brought to this site to meet the wounded Houston. |  |
| | Location of Surrender
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Copyright 2007 Wilson Jay | |
