San Jacinto Monument
La Porte, Texas
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the San Jacinto Monument - April 21, 1936E.H. Marks leads a team of Long Horn steers from the LH7 ranch as Andrew Jackson Houston, son of Sam Houston, guides the plow.
San Jacinto Monument
The star atop the Monument, which symbolizes the Lone Star State, is 34 feet tall and weighs approximately 220 tons.
San Jacinto Monument
The friezes around the base of the shaft depict eight important episodes in the history of the Republic of Texas. The carvings were designed by William McVey.
San Jacinto Monument
An example of the story of the birth of Texas inscription on the base of the monument: Panel Eight
San Jacinto Monument
The story of the birth of Texas is inscription on the base of the monument in eight panels.
San Jacinto Monument
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