San Jacinto Battlefield

Houston, Harris County, Texas Listed Ref. 66000815 National Historic Landmark Site
San Jacinto Battlefield, Houston, Texas
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Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.

Key facts

Address22 mi. E of Houston on TX 134, Houston
CountyHarris County
ListedOctober 15, 1966
Reference number66000815
Resource typeSite
Areas of significanceMilitary
Level of significanceNational
National Historic LandmarkYes, designated December 19, 1960
Acreage455
Coordinates29.74935, -95.08050 (NPS GIS)

What listing means for this property

Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

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