San Jacinto Letterbox
San Jacinto Letterbox
| Placed By: | Silver Eagle |
|---|---|
| Date: | 11/10/02, replaced/relocated (04/15/03), new box & log/relocated (03/10/06), relocated (01/29/07) |
| Nearest Town: | Deer Park, Tx. |
| County: | Harris |
| Terrain Difficulty: | Easy (flat, 200 yards RT) |
| Status: | alive (06/28/09) |
San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site is part of the San Jacinto Loop described on the Upper Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail map. But even more important, it is the site of the famous Battle of San Jacinto that brought Texas its independence from Mexico when General Sam Houston defeated General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna on April 21, 1836. Because of the great importance of the battle to the course of history, the Battleground is of state, national and international significance, a fact that is attested to by the site's National Historic Landmark status. There is a $1.00/adult fee to enter the park, which consists of the Battleground, Monument and Battleship TEXAS. You can relive the battle by hiking the Battleground Walking Tour (2.5 mi.) and visiting the Museum of History on the lower level of the monument. For a birds-eye view of the area, ascend the 570 foot monument (fee). To see the native prairie, tidal marsh and bottomland forest as it appeared at the time of the historic 1836 Battle, hike the Marsh Trail & Boardwalk (.5 mi). You can even go aboard the Battleship TEXAS (fee) which is docked nearby. There are also picnic tables and grills on site, so plan on bringing the family and making a day of it while learning about Texas history!
NOTE: Always take adequate precautions (such as prodding with a stick and/or wearing gloves) before reaching into dark crevasses and holes in the wild. Before you set out read the waiver of responsibility and disclaimer.
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Last updated on 07/01/2009