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The San Jacinto Monument is a limestone-faced concrete obelisk at the San Jacinto Battleground near Houston, Texas. Completed in 1939, it commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto, the decisive 1836 engagement in which Texian forces defeated the Mexican army and secured Texas independence. The monument rises about 570 feet and is topped by a large star representing the Lone Star State.
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San Jacinto Monument ranks #6 of 23 in the Obelisk ranking, behind Lincoln Tomb Monument, ahead of National Monument (Amsterdam).
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Why is there a star on top of the San Jacinto Monument?
A large stone star crowns the monument as a symbol of Texas, the Lone Star State. The obelisk commemorates the Texian victory at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836.
Is the San Jacinto Monument taller than the Washington Monument?
The San Jacinto Monument is approximately 570 feet tall when its crowning star is included, making it taller than the 555-foot Washington Monument. It is commonly described as the world's tallest masonry column.
What happened at the Battle of San Jacinto?
Texian forces led by Sam Houston defeated the Mexican army commanded by Antonio López de Santa Anna. The brief battle in 1836 effectively secured the independence of the Republic of Texas.
Can visitors go inside the San Jacinto Monument?
The base houses the San Jacinto Museum, which presents Texas history and artifacts connected to the battle. The monument was completed in 1939 near the battlefield east of Houston.
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