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The San Jacinto Monument is dedicated "to Heroes of the Battle of San Jacinto and all others who contributed to the independence of Texas." The monument is a 570-foot limestone shaft topped by a
34-foot, 220-ton star symbolizing the Lone Star Republic. The building incorporates a number of innovative engineering features not common during the 1936 - 1939 period of its construction.
In 1992, this technology was recognized with the prestigious designation of State and National Historic Structure by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Criteria for these awards include
significant contributions to state and national heritage and to the civil engineering profession.
The building is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the world's tallest stone column
memorial.
The San Jacinto Museum of History, housed in the 570-foot San Jacinto Monument, is located on
the battlefield where Texas won its independence from Mexico on April 21, 1836. The Monument
will be undergoing a historic restoration for the next few years. The project poses no threat to the
safety of park visitors, so the Monument will remain open throughout the restoration.
Visitors can also elect to ride to the Monument's observation floor 489 feet above the Battleground for
views of the city and the Houston Ship Channel.