David G. Burnet Park - Baytown, TX - Municipal Parks and Plazas on Waymarking.com

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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