San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

August 26, 2026 Sightseers’ Delight

Overview

The San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site commemorates the location of the Battle of San Jacinto. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, the park is located off the Houston Ship Channel in unincorporated Harris County and is home to the San Jacinto Monument and the USS Texas, a New York-class battleship that launched on May 18, 1912, and served until it was decommissioned on April 21, 1948.

Quick Facts

Status: Existing
Locality or neighborhood: La Porte
State or province: Texas
Address: 3523 Independence Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571 Google Maps · Apple Maps
Postal code: 77571

Visitor Information

Website: Official website
Phone: (281) 479-2431

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