Lafitte's Grove
Fort and settlement established here in 1817 by the freebooter Jean Lafitte who maintained headquarters here while preying on shipping in the Gulf of Mexico. The Battle of the Three Trees was fought here between Lafitte's men and Karankawa Indians, February, 1821. Fort abandoned and burned in 1821 by Lafitte after his departure was ordered by the United States government. Erected by the State of Texas 1936
29.2128° N, 94.9355° W
Where to Find It
Stewart Rd., S side 0.1 mi. NE of Cove Ln.
Nearby Markers
- 1 mi SW Stewart Property Galveston
- 1.4 mi SW West Galveston Island Galveston
- 3.3 mi SW Karankawa Campsite Jamaica Beach
- 6.3 mi NE Site of Magnolia Grove Cemetery Galveston
- 6.5 mi NE Galveston "News," C. S.A. Galveston
- 6.6 mi N Site Of Landmark Campbell's Bayou Texas City