Texas Revolution: Exploring Large Granite Markers at San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

After driving through miles of surrounding petroleum plants, visitors to San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site encounter the welcoming beacon of Texas independence, represented by a remarkable 570-foot-tall monument.
The 1,200-acre site preserves and interprets the legendary battleground where Texians defeated the Mexican Army in an 18-minute battle on April 21, 1836.
Our State Historic Sites are cuurently closed to the public. We look forward to reopening and restoring programming as soon as we can ensure the safety of our visitors.
Have you ever wondered about the large granite markers at the site? Learn all about them in this virtual tour of the San Jacinto Battleground.
As an alternative to visiting a historic site, we are providing free online education resources about Texas history, preservation, and heritage tourism.
Go to thc.texas.gov/historyathome to view resources for students, teachers, and history-lovers to engage with the people, places, and stories of the Lone Star State.