This is the San Jacinto Monument for all of you out there that dont know....
This is the site that Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna and the Mexican army, gaining our independence from an oppressive regime. It was on April 21, 1836 - a day that is still celebrated here in Texas and taught to all Texas kids in school.
This is the highest monument in the USA - higher than the Washington Monument.What a beautiful site....I always love seeing it as I drive back into Houston from the east.
One of our favorite state mottos gives fair warning to all who would try: DONT MESS WITH TEXAS
Thanks for posting such a beautiful picture.
“One of our favorite state mottos gives fair warning to all who would try: DONT MESS WITH TEXAS”
Yes - My coffee cup here in Buffalo, NY warns all:
“DONT MESS WITH TEXAS”
Texan and Proud of it!
Beautiful picture. We go to the Monument often. Live 15 minutes away from it.They also have an excellent museum inside.They have allowed the landscape to revert back to the days of the battle.Many of the same greenery,old tallow trees with Spanish moss hanging. A very inspiring place to go in the early morning hours.A very quiet ,reverent feeling there..God bless Texas and the brave men who fought and loved her into existence!