San Jacinto Visit - June 15th, 2022
Visit the Battleship Texas months before it is towed to a Galveston drydock
The girls can't wait until the Texas is all shiny and new again!
It needs some serious work under the waterline to secure its hull
And she likely won't return here to the San Jacinto battleground
One advantage of 100° heat is really beats back the crowds
Anna Sandow (1827-1900) thankful for her reserved parking spot
Cpt William Wood, veteran of San Jacinto, passed in 1854
He desired to be buried at San Jacinto & his comrades made it so, w/parking!
Wilkinson was a member of Cpt McIntire's company at San Jac, died in 1839
Dr William Ryan Denny (1824-1866) was a Freemason
Isaac L Jaques fought at San Jac in Cpt McIntire's company, died in 1836
Brothers George A. Still (1855-1858) & John D. Still (1854-1881)
James C. Adams' (1797-1869) monument before a plot of many graves
L-to-R: Mary (1861-64); John (1776-1867), & Margaret Thompson (1825-48)
Left: Jane Miller (1828-86), Clara Miller (1866) & CSA Pvt Daniel Ward (1829-66)
William (1800-68), Eliza (1807-70), Frank (1852-67) & Charles Mason (1835-72)
Original San Jacinto momument, replaced in 1936 by the 567ft tall one
"I leave the result in the hands of a wise God" - Sam Houston
East side of the original San Jacinto monument
21 yr old Sgt Benjamin Rice Brigham was mortally wounded in the battle
South side of the monument with the Battleship Texas north
"It was freeman fighting against the minions of tyranny" - TJ Rusk
The monument stands on the grave of Sgt BR Brigham
Erected in 1881 to mark the graves of 8 others who died in the battle
De Zavala Plaza (VP of Rep of TX), a Gov of Mexico, opposed Santa Anna
VP De Zavala (1789-1836) and many family members are buried here
The movement to set apart the battleground started in 1856, the 1st 10 acres were purchased in 1883 and markers were placed on significant sites in 1891
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas erected the sun dial in 1939
Purchased with a trust fund established in 1853 by TX Veterans Assocation
Unfolding time shall never dim the spirit of liberty kindled on this battlefield
150th Anniversary of the founding of Knights of San Jacinto on Jan. 28, 1843
USS San Jacinto (CG-56), Ticonderoga class cruiser, is still in service today
Prior San Jacintos: Union steam frigate & light aircraft carrier CVL-30
The San Jacinto battle ground as it appears today w/battleship & monument
Texians attack with calvary left and 3 infantry columns to the right
Location and number of significant site markers to be visited next
1 Texians' Twin Sisters cannons that fired six-pound cannonballs
Not quite irish twins Erin & Alex appreciate the commotion they caused
Replicas donated by the Shartles, Native Ohioans & Adopted Texans
2 Burleson’s Camp held two regiments of volunteer soldiers
3 Millard’s Camp had two companies of regular soldiers
Listing of Rooster Company #6 soldiers led by Cpt James Gillaspie
4 Lamar was promoted to colonel & given command of the cavalry 4/21
Walk toward the facilities near the Battleship Texas
5 Colonel Sidney Sherman’s Camp of 2nd Regiment Volunteers
The bathrooms are almost half as old as the battle was long ago
Between the facilities and the battleship is the tribute to pioneer freemasons
They included all 4 Rep of TX Presidents, 2 VPs, SF Austin & many others
Alex & Erin pose with the tall Freemason's monument
Erected in 1936 and lists 17 Lodges established at that time
8 Advance under General & Secretary of War Rusk
The glorious 1,750x200 ft (533x61 m) reflecting pool, on the west side of the monument, properly within its banks, unlike last year
The 567 ft monument can reflect up to three times its length in the pool
Pull off Independence Pkwy at Park Road 1836 for the photos
9 Millard's Infantry Advance with the army’s six-piece band
A little right of the reflecting pool along Park Road 1836
10 Hockley's Artillery advanced & fired when 200 yds from Mexican camp
Beside the reflecting pool and was in the flood water last year
11 Both armies reached San Jacinto the morning of April 20
12 Calvary Skirmish for the Mexican artillery on April 20
Discover the "new" Six Flags over TX, L-to-R: Alamo, Goliad, & San Jacinto
Other BLM Appeasers are Gonzales, SF Austin Proposal, & Dodson Flags
Early policies of Mexico were liberal but a series of worse leaders arose
The revolution started in Gonzales on October 2, 1835 and continued . . .
The mercy Santa Anna denied Travis & Fannin was given him by Houston
Texians & immigrants acquired a third of the US from Mexico from the battle
Now $10/each to visit the bldg, worker angry I walked around entry
Cornerstone erected by the US & State of Texas in 1936
Look from the west side past the battle flags and reflecting pool to the BB-35
Time capsule placed in 1960 to be opened on April 21, 2036
6 Sherman’s Advance Infantry Left Wing fire 1st shots
Sherman blew by the monument on the way to the Mexican Camp
13 Lamar’s cavalry drew attention away from the exposed infantry
The calvary came in from the right as the infantry charged from the left
14 Twelve-pound El Volcán cannon only fired 3 times before the crew fled
15 4-5ft high breastwork built night before was useless in the charge
16 Poorly placed camp with the marsh & lake behind prevented retreat
19 Houston wounded & horse under him killed here in battle
Mexican soldiers tried to surrender after being stuck in the knee deep marsh
Ahead is the final resting place for hundreds of killed Mexican soldiers
Fields of pink California thistles grow well over Mexican bones
Kinda ugly up close but pretty with a whole field of combined color
On second thought, it could be Canadian Thistle!
17 Col Almonte knew only a large group surrender would stop the killing
Archeologists have located the actual surrender site a mile south of here
The Texians took about 700 prisoners, many the day after the battle
Marker 17 found at the farthest reach of Park Road 1836
Back at the Texian Camp near the battleship where Santa Anna was taken
The famous painting of Houston receiving Santa Anna carved into the marker
Erin & Alex pose with the back side of the marker
Soldiers who captured Santa Anna & brought him to Houston are named here
We celebrate the victory 186 years later with fellow Texians
Alex loves eating at the Pasadena Chuys
Both Erin & Alex love the kid's enchilada w/drink & dessert
David loves the Comida Deluxe!
A push-up completes the excellent meal and delightful day!
God Bless Texas!