Shoreacres near La Porte in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Mexican Cavalry, Battle of San Jacinto

Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 4, 2018

1. Mexican Cavalry, Battle of San Jacinto Marker

Inscription. The Mexican Cavalry was on the left wing, Infantry and Artillery in the center behind a fortification of boxes and baggage, while the extreme right was far extended.

Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 10770.)

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 April 21, 1836.

Location. 29° 43.437′ N, 95° 5.376′ W. Marker is near La Porte, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Shoreacres. Marker is on Independence Parkway, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Independence Parkway, La Porte TX 77571, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Battle of San Jacinto, 1836 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Will You Come to the Bower, Battle of San Jacinto (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Texas Army Attacked in Four Divisions (approx. 0.6 miles away); Battle of San Jacinto (approx. 0.6 miles away); Within A Few Minutes, Battle of San Jacinto Site (approx. 1.1 miles away); Mexican Position (approx. 1.6 miles away);

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Mexican Surrender (approx. 1.6 miles away); Almonte Captured (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Porte.

Also see . . . San Jacinto, Battle of - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 4, 2018

2. Mexican Cavalry, Battle of San Jacinto Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.