Shoreacres near La Porte in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Houston Wounded
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 4, 2018
1. Houston Wounded Marker
Houston wounded and
horse killed under
him during battle
Erected 1912 by San Jacinto Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas. (Marker Number 19.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. A significant historical date for this entry is April 21, 1836.
Location. 29° 44.841′ N, 95° 4.725′ W. Marker is near La Porte, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Shoreacres. Marker is on an unnamed Park Road, 0.1 miles south of Park Road 1836, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located within the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3523 Independence Parkway, 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. Mexican Cannon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Santa Anna's Camp (about 500 feet away); Mexican Breastworks (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Mexican Breastworks (about 500 feet away); San Jacinto Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mexican Position (approx. ¼ mile away); Sherman's Advance (approx. 0.3 miles away); Almonte Captured (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Porte.
More about this marker.
this page online
Also see . . .
1. San Jacinto, Battle of - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 6, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
2. Houston, Sam - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 6, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 4, 2018
2. Houston Wounded Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
