La Porte in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Marine Division
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 15, 2010
1. First Marine Division Marker
when a directive was read on the ship’s
fantail redesignating 1st Marine Brigade on
1 February 1941
while the battleship was flagship for
Caribbean amphibious exercises.
Renowned for valor in battle from its legendary action at Guadalcanal
through the arduous Pacific campaigns of World War II,
the First Marine Division established a tradition of courage and tenacity
sustained through combat in Korea, Vietnam and subsequent conflicts.
“Semper Fidelis”
This plaque is presented to the Battleship Texas
this first day of February 1991
by the First Marine Division Association
in honor of her historical participation
in the birth of the First Marine Division.
Erected 1991 by the First Marine Division Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1941.
Location. 29° 45.377′ N, 95° 5.391′ W. Marker is in La Porte, Texas, in Harris County. Marker is on Battlefield Road, 2 miles north of Pasadena Freeway (Texas Highway 225). Marker is mounted
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. U.S.S. Texas (a few steps from this marker); San Jacinto Masonic Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sherman's Camp (about 600 feet away); Captain William Wood (about 800 feet away); Freeman Wilkinson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Isaac L. Jaques (approx. 0.2 miles away); Twin Sisters (approx. 0.2 miles away); The B.R. Brigham Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Porte.
Also see . . . First Marine Division. (Submitted on September 22, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. U.S. Marine Corps; 1st MarDiv; "The Old Breed"
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, August 15, 2010
2. Battleship Texas
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,346 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
