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La Porte is a city in Harris County, Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown Metropolitan Area. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 31,880. La Porte is the fourth largest incorporated city in Harris County.

La Porte is most famous as the location of the Battle of San Jacinto on 21 April 1836, which ended the Texas Revolution, establishing the independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico. The San Jacinto Monument in Deer Park commemorates the battle.

Located 35 minutes from Houston, La Porte has something for everyone. Directions and map.

The La Porte-Bayshore area blends the romantic history of early Texas and old Sylvan Beach with the civic pride that makes La Porte a unique town.

Want to find that special gift or unique items for your home? Park the car and stroll down Main Street and Broadway.

Relax and enjoy the tennis courts, wave pool, golf course, museums, fishing, the Historical trail and the cool breezes off Galveston Bay. La Porte offers outdoor recreation year round for the entire family.

La Porte is located at 29.664768, -95.040824.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 51.7 km² (20.0 mi²). 49.1 km² (18.9 mi²) of it is land and 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it (5.16%) is water.

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