San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte

Name: San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
Address: La Porte, United States
Telephone: +1 281-479-2421

#2 among attractions in La Porte

Museum, History museum

San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

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San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte

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The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site includes the location of the Battle of San Jacinto and the museum ship USS Texas. It is located off the Houston Ship Channel in unincorporated Harris County, Texas near the city of Houston. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960. ()

Built: 1836 (188 years ago)Coordinates: 29°44'47"N, 95°4'45"W

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La Porte United States

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+1 281-479-2421

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Day trips

San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Jacinto Monument, USS Texas, Fred Hartman Bridge, Lynchburg Ferry.

~1330 ftN
Historical Texan artifacts and photos
San Jacinto Monument, La Porte
7 min walk • Rising majestically against the Texas sky, the San Jacinto Monument stands as a proud testament to the state's storied past. This towering structure, located in La Porte, Harris County, doubles as a museum and is a significant landmark for any history enthusiast...
0.9 miNW
Veteran vessel open for exploration
USS Texas, Houston
24 min walk • Anchored in the bustling city of Houston, the USS Texas stands as a proud testament to America's naval history. This historic battleship, with a hull number BB-35, is a veteran of both World Wars, having been commissioned in 1914.
4.8 miSE
Bridge
Fred Hartman Bridge, Baytown
123 min walk • The Fred Hartman Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge in the U.S. state of Texas spanning the Houston Ship Channel. The bridge carries 2.6 miles of State Highway 146, between the cities of Baytown and La Porte.
1.2 miN
Boat or ferry, Transport
Lynchburg Ferry, Houston
30 min walk • The Lynchburg Ferry is a free ferry across the Houston Ship Channel in the U.S. state of Texas, connecting Crosby-Lynchburg Road in Lynchburg to the north with the former State Highway 134 and San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in La Porte to the south.
4.8 miSW
City
Deer Park
122 min walk • Nature enthusiasts will find themselves in awe of the stunning landscapes that surround Deer Park. The city is home to several beautiful parks, including the sprawling Deer Park Nature Preserve. This expansive green space is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with its...