Shoreacres near La Porte in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Santa Anna's Camp
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 4, 2018
1. Santa Anna's Camp Marker
Santa Anna's Camp
Erected 1912 by San Jacinto Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas. (Marker Number 16.)
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° 44.829′ N, 95° 4.639′ W. Marker is near La Porte, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Shoreacres. Marker is on an unnamed Park Road, on the left when traveling south. 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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mexican Breastworks (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mexican Breastworks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Houston Wounded (about 500 feet away); San Jacinto Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mexican Position (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sherman's Advance (approx. 0.4 miles away); Almonte Captured (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Porte.
More about this marker. In 1912, the San Jacinto Chapter of the
this page online
Also see . . .
1. San Jacinto, Battle of - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 7, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
2. Santa Anna, Antonio Lopez de - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 7, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 4, 2018
2. Santa Anna's Camp Marker
Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 4, 2018
3. Nearby Interpretive Panel Discussing the Mexican Camp
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
