San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

The 1,200-acre site features a 567-foot monument, walking paths, and interpretive displays across coastal prairie near the Houston Ship Channel.

The site marks the location where General Sam Houston's forces defeated Mexican General Santa Anna in 1836, securing Texas independence after an 18-minute battle.

The San Jacinto Museum contains exhibits of Texas Revolution artifacts, Spanish colonial objects, and Native American tools that shaped the region's development.

Visitors can access the grounds daily from 9 AM to 6 PM, with admission fees ranging from $6 for children to $14 for adults.

Underground water movements have caused substantial land changes, with approximately 100 acres of the original battlefield now submerged beneath the bay.

Location: Harris County

Operator: Texas Historical Commission

Address: 22 mi. E of Houston on TX 134 77571 La Porte

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00

Phone: +12814792431

Website: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/san-jacinto-battleground-state-historic-site

GPS coordinates: 29.74794,-95.08030

Latest update: November 28, 2025 10:32