Near La Porte in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Isaac L. Jaques
Photographed By Jim Evans
1. Isaac L. Jaques Marker
Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 10708.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 6, 1836.
Location. 29° 45.242′ N, 95° 5.351′ W. Marker is near La Porte, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is on Park Road 1836 North west of Independence Parkway, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3523 Independence Pkwy, La Porte TX 77571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Freeman Wilkinson (a few steps from this marker); The B.R. Brigham Monument (a few steps from this marker); Captain William Wood (within shouting distance of this marker); Twin Sisters (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Jefferson Duncan (within shouting distance of this marker); David Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); De Zavala Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured
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Photographed By Jim Evans
2. Cemetery on the Site of the Battle of San Jancinto
Many of those who died at the Battle of San Jacinto that won Texas independence from Mexico are buried on the commemorative site of the battle
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2015, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 502 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2015, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
