David G. Burnet Park - Baytown, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
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
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
Views: 15

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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