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Interested in some fun facts and history about La Porte, TX?
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1. La Porte is a city located in Harris County, Texas, United States.
2. It is part of the Bay Area Houston region and is located approximately 25 miles southeast of downtown Houston.
3. La Porte was founded in 1892 and incorporated in 1918.
4. The city is named after the large natural bayou that runs through it, which in turn was named for the "door" or opening in the barrier islands formed by Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
5. La Porte is home to the Battleship Texas, the last remaining battleship to have served in both World War I and World War II.
6. La Porte is also home to the San Jacinto Monument, which commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto, the decisive battle of the Texas Revolution.
7. La Porte is known for its annual Strawberry Festival, which is held every April and celebrates the city's strawberry farming heritage.
8. La Porte is home to the largest public marina on the Texas Gulf Coast, Sylvan Beach Park.
9. La Porte is also home to several museums, including the San Jacinto Museum of History and the Armand Bayou Nature Center.
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