The monument was unveiled at Galveston with fitting ceremonies August 25, 1881, Temple Houston, youngest son of General Sam Houston, being the orator of the occasion. On April 23, 1883, the Eighteenth Legislature purchased for $1,500, ten acres of land surrounding the monument. This was the beginning of the present San Jacinto State Park.
Carved on the east front of the monument is: “DEAD ON THE FIELD OF HONOR”
Below which, in bold relief is a Lone Star, surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel leaves.
Beneath the star: “B. R. BRIGHAM”
On the base: “SAN JACINTO”
Near the top of the shaft is a polished band, upon which are cut two stars on each front and one above the band on the east front. These represent the nine who fell in the battle.
Brigham monument, marking the graves of eight of the nine dead at San Jacinto.
Marker at site of Santa Anna’s surrender at San Jacinto.