Battle of San Jacinto

The decisive 1836 battle of the Texas Revolution, in which Texan forces under Sam Houston defeated and captured Mexican general Antonio López de Santa Anna.

San Jacinto battlefield: The coastal Texas site where Texan forces defeated Santa Anna’s army on April 21, 1836. Its terrain and the Texans’ approach shaped the surprise attack.
Texas Revolution: The 1835–1836 conflict in which settlers and Tejanos in Texas fought Mexican rule and established an independent republic. San Jacinto was the revolution’s decisive military victory.
Republic of Texas: An independent republic that existed from 1836 until its annexation by the United States in 1845. San Jacinto enabled the republic to emerge from the Texas Revolution.
Sidney Sherman: A Texan soldier and commander who led a regiment at the Battle of San Jacinto. His regiment took part in the assault that broke the Mexican camp.
Vince’s Bridge: A crossing over Vince Bayou near the San Jacinto battlefield, used by both armies during the campaign. Its destruction hindered Mexican escape and reinforcement after the Texan attack.
Sam Houston: The Texan commander and political leader who led the army at San Jacinto. Houston chose when and where to attack Santa Anna’s divided force.
Battle of the Alamo: An 1836 siege in which Mexican forces captured the Alamo mission and killed its Texan defenders. The defeat intensified Texan resolve before the final campaign.
Texas Declaration of Independence: The March 2, 1836, document declaring Texas independent from Mexico. The victory gave the declaration military force, though Mexico did not accept it.
Edward Burleson: A Texan military officer who commanded infantry at San Jacinto. His leadership placed him among Houston’s senior battlefield commanders.
Yellow Rose of Texas: A traditional song associated with a story linking a woman called Emily West with Santa Anna at San Jacinto. The legend connects the battle to a popular, historically disputed romance.

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