List of Texas Revolution monuments and memorials facts for kids
The Texas Revolution was a big fight for independence that happened from 1835 to 1836. People in Texas fought against Mexico to become their own country. After they won, Texas became a republic, and later joined the United States.
To remember this important time and the brave people who fought, many monuments and memorials were built. These special places help us learn about the past and honor the heroes of the Texas Revolution.
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Monuments of the Texas Revolution
Many monuments stand across Texas to remember the revolution. Each one tells a part of the story.
- San Jacinto Monument: This huge column, built in 1939, is near Houston. It's over 567 feet tall! A giant star sits on top. It marks the spot of the Battle of San Jacinto, which was the final and most important battle of the revolution.
- First Shot of the Texas Revolution Monument: Located in Cost, Texas, this monument from 1936 remembers where the first shots of the revolution were fired.
- Alamo Cenotaph: This memorial, built in 1940 in San Antonio, Texas, honors the brave defenders who died at the Alamo.
- Heroes of the Alamo Monument: You can find this monument from 1891 on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas. It also remembers the heroes of the Alamo.
- The Alamo: While a mission, the Alamo itself is a very important historical site in San Antonio, Texas. It was the location of a famous battle where a small group of Texans fought bravely against a much larger Mexican army.
- "Angel of Goliad" statue: This statue, dedicated in 2004, shows Francisca Alvarez. She was a woman who helped Texan prisoners during the Goliad Massacre.
- Monument to Texas Revolution Georgia Battalion Volunteers: This monument in Albany, Texas, honors volunteers from Georgia who came to help Texas.
- Texas Heroes Monument: Unveiled in 1900, this monument in Galveston, Texas, celebrates all the heroes of the Texas Revolution.
- "Come and Take it Monument": Built in 1910 in Gonzales, Texas, this monument refers to a famous flag and saying from the Battle of Gonzales, which kicked off the revolution.
- "The Immortal 32": This 1936 monument in Gonzales remembers the 32 men from Gonzales who went to help defend the Alamo. There's also a monument for the "Survivors of the Alamo Massacre."
- Richard Andrews Monument: This monument in San Antonio, built in 1932, honors Richard Andrews. He was the first person to die in the Texas Revolution.
James Fannin Memorials
James Fannin was a leader in the Texas Revolution. He commanded Texan forces at the Battle of Coleto Creek and was later executed during the Goliad Massacre.
- Fannin Battleground State Historic Site: This historic site near Fannin, Texas, marks the place where Fannin's forces fought.
- Fannin Memorial Monument: Located in Goliad, Texas, this monument remembers Fannin and his men who were killed there.
Amon B. King Memorials
Amon B. King was another Texan commander who fought in the revolution. He and his men were also captured and executed during the Goliad Campaign.
- Monument to Amon B. King and His Men: This monument in Refugio, Texas, honors Amon B. King and the soldiers who fought with him.
Sam Houston Memorials
Sam Houston was a very important leader in the Texas Revolution. He was the commander of the Texan army and led them to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto.
- A Tribute to Courage: This large statue, over 67 feet tall, celebrates Sam Houston's bravery.
- Houston, Texas is a major city named after him.
Past Monuments
Some monuments that once existed are no longer standing.
- Dallas Alamo Replica: In Dallas, Texas, at Fair Park, there was once a replica of the Alamo. It was built in 1936 by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
