On this spot in 1836 a small band of Texans led by Sam Houston defeated
Santa Anna's Mexican Forces and gained independence for Texas.

Six Flags Over Texas

Mexico-Spain-France

United States-Confederacy-Republic of Texas

Read about the Flags

At 567 feet, the San Jacinto Memorial is the tallest in the world.

Built in 1936 in honor of the battle's centennial, the monument and
stairs are covered with native Texas limestone
 

The story of the battle is told on the outer walls in
both words and pictures.

View from the 489 foot observation deck.
The Battleship Texas is in the background

Views overlooking the Houston Ship Channel and oil refineries

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Photos and graphics İHeckyeah.net, 2004