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Extract from: http://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/About_Us/Media_Kit/Fact_Sheet/ = The San Jacinto Monument = Groundbreaking: April 21, 1936
Dedication: April 21, 1939
Architect: A.C. Finn
Construction: W.S. Bellows Construction Co.
Cost: $1.5 million
Height: 567.31 feet
Weight: Approximately 70 million lbs. The San Jacinto Monument was constructed between April 21, 1936 and April 21, 1939 as a memorial to all those who fought to win the independence of Texas. Efforts to design and construct the memorial were led by Houston businessman Jesse H. Jones. The Monument is the tallest masonry column in the world. It is more than 12 feet taller that the Washington Monument. It weights approximately 70 million pounds. The star atop the Monument, which symbolizes the Lone Star State, is 34 feet tall and weighs approximately 220 tons. The Monument is faced with Texas Cordova shellstone, a type of limestone noted for its creamy color and fossilized texture. The friezes around the base of the shaft depict eight important episodes in the history of the Republic of Texas. The carvings were designed by William McVey.
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What battle ended Texas war for Independence?
Texas won its independence in the Battle of San Jacinto, which was fought in 1836. A few months later, Sam Houston was asked to be the first president of Texas.
Who was Sam Houston and how was he important to the Texas war of Independence?
He was the Commander in Chief of the Texas Army and the viictor at the Battle of San Jacinto.
Which major battle of the Texas revolution did sam Houston lead his troops to victory?
San Jacinto
Sam Houston led the Texas army to victory over Santa Anna at the?
The Battle of San Jacinto.
When was San Jacinto Ordnance Depot created?
San Jacinto Ordnance Depot was created in 1941.
Where is the san jacinto monument located?
The San Jacinto monument is located in Harris County, Texas. The monument is located on the Houston Ship Channel. It is 567.31 feet tall and was constructed between 1936 and 1939.
Can you visit the San Jacinto monument?
yes you can it is in Houston,Texas
What Texas monument is 15 feet taller than the Washington Monument?
The San Jacinto Monument in La Porte.
How many steps are there in the San Jacinto Monument in Texas?
None. Visitors can only take an elevator to the monument's observation deck.
Where is the San Jacinto Museum Of History Association in La Porte Texas located?
The address of the San Jacinto Museum Of History Association is: 1 Monument Cir, La Porte, TX 77571-9585
Why is San Jacinto Day celebrated in Texas?
San Jacinto Day is an official state holiday in Texas and remembers the Battle of San Jacinto, near present-day Deer Park and LaPorte, Texas. On April 21, 1836, Texans won their independence from Mexico by defeating Santa Ana at the Battle of San Jacinto. San Jacinto Day is a celebration of that anniversary.
How do you spell san jacinto?
That is the correct spelling of the proper noun, a Texas city, "San Jacinto."
Largest obelisk in the world?
Washington Monument in Washington DC Maybe San Jacinto Monument in Texas... 173m! 3m higher then the Washington monument... everythings bigger in Texas. Well too bad that the Washington Monument isn't a true obelisk. In order for them to be considered obelisks they have to be made of a single piece of stone.
Why do we celebrate the battle of San jacinto?
To remember a day Texas won the war of San jacinto and their independence from Mexico
Where is San Jacinto college located?
"San Jacinto college is located in Texas. Their are three campuses. San Jacinto North is located in Houston, as well as San Jacinto Central. San Jacinto South is located in Pasadena."
Where is the battleship Texas docked?
The Battleship Texas may be found at the base of the San Jacinto Memorial off the Houston Ship Channel in San Jacinto Texas
In which US state is San Jacinto Day celebrated on each April 21?
San Jacinto Day is a Texas holiday.
