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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1072_the-twin-sisters_La-Porte-TX.html
In grateful appreciation of the efforts of thecitizens of Cincinnati, Ohio,whose generous help extended here to out fore-fathers struggling for freedom and justice,helped achieve a new dawn for free menat San Jacinto on April 21, 1836:We, the desc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106Z_lynchburg-town-ferry_Baytown-TX.html
The Lynchburg Town Ferry, founded in 1822 by Nathaniel Lynch, crosses the Houston Ship Channel downstream of the confluence of the San Jacinto River and Buffalo Bayou. In 1829, the authorities at San Felipe de Austin requested that Lynch move his …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106U_site-of-surrender-of-santa-anna_La-Porte-TX.html
This heritage live oak, planted as a living memorial, marks the site of surrender of Mexican President Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna to Sam Houston, Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Texas. Dedicated to the heroes of the Army of Texas during the Tex…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM105Q_battle-of-san-jacinto_La-Porte-TX.html
At mid-afternoon April 21, 1836, two miles to the north, General Sam Houston with about 1,000 Texans in 18 minutes annihilated the 1,400-man army of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, President of Mexico.
Screened by trees and rising ground, Houston'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM105P_the-texas-army-attacked-in-four-divisions_La-Porte-TX.html
The Texas Army attacked in four divisions; the Cavalry on the right, commanded by Mirabeau B. Lamar; next, the Infantry under Lieutenant Colonel Henry Millard; the "Twin Sisters" cannon under Colonel Edward Burleson; the 2nd Regiment, the left win…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM101E_site-of-the-home-of-dr-george-moffit-patrick_La-Porte-TX.html
Site of the homein 1836 ofDr. GeorgeMoffit Patrick1801-1889Pioneer surveyor · Here the TexasArmy encamped after the Battleof San Jacinto and cabinet meet-ings were held
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZRV_sam-houston-park-monument_Houston-TX.html
Spirit of the ConfederacyErected by the Robert E Lee N. 186 U.D.C.January 1908To all the heroes of the South that fought for the principles of States rights.
Monument CommitteeJulia H Franklin, Bettie P. Mutcheson, Ella H. Sydnor, Marion S. Hol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZGV_lambrechts-artesian-well_Humble-TX.html
An oil well drilled at this site in 1912 yielded not oil, but free-flowing artesian water. The following year, German native Nick Lambrecht (1855-1920) purchased the property. Lambrecht served as justice of the peace and mayor during Humble's oil …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYWL_safety-follows-wisdom_Houston-TX.html
Portland Cement AssociationSafety Trophy AwardTrinity Portland Cement CompanyHouston Texas Plant for a Perfect Safety Record in 1929Reawarded for a Perfect Safety Record in1945, 1947, 1959
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYQF_governor-ross-sterling-mansion_La-Porte-TX.html
Architect Alfred C. Finn of Houston drew the plans for this scaled-down replica of the American White House for oil executive Ross S. Sterling (1875-1949). Completed in 1927 on the residential "Gold Coast" stretching from La Porte to Morgan's Poin…