David G. Burnet Park - Baytown, TX
N 29° 46.855 W 095° 03.059
15R E 301732 N 3296272
A brand-new county park at the historic homesite of David G. Burnet, the first president of the Republic of Texas, offers something for everyone: picnic facilities, history, and fun!
Waymark Code: WMG32X
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/06/2013
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A brand-new Harris county park near Lynchburg, in Harris County Texas at the historic homesite of David G. Burnet, the first President of the Republic of Texas. From the Harris Co. Parks website: ( visit link) "David G. Burnet Memorial Park is a 6.3 acre park located east of the Lynchburg Ferries north landing. This historic park is named after David G. Burnet, first President of the Republic of Texas. In addition to conventional park amenities there is a ¼ mile jogging trail, educational plaza, historical marker, plaques and kiosks emphasizing the history of the park as Burnets home site and the shared history with the Lynchburg ferry and San Jacinto battleground. Also on site is pavilion replica of the Burnet homestead. Take time to visit the Park to learn more about David G. Burnet and the role he and others played in Texas history." [end]
Name: David G. Burnet Memorial Park
Street Location: 1704 Burnet Ave
Local Municipality: Baytown
State/Province, etc.: TX
Country: USA
Web Site: [Web Link]
Memorial/Commemoration: Individual
Date Established: 2012
Picnic Facilities: Pavilions, tables, playground, plaza
Recreational Facilities: jogging trail, children's playground
Monuments/Statues: kiosks about the life and legacy of David G. Burnet,
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): sihlouette sculpture, interpretive signs and decorative plaza
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: on Burnet Bay
Traditional Geocaches: none yet -- Jan 2013
Fountains: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
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