Baytown, Texas Travel Guide

Region: Gulf Coast

Located on the mouth of the San Jacinto River, this community began as a store and a sawmill. In 1822 Lynchburg Ferry was established to convey passengers and goods across the waterway. Today the town is active in the petrochemical and oil refining industries and offers tourists plenty of watersports fun ranging from sportsfishing to sailing.

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Attractions

Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. A favorite with birders, this coastal refuge overs over 30,000 acres filled with waterfowl, migrant birds, alligators and more.From Baytown, 20 miles south of I-10 on Rte. 61, then Rte. 562 to FM 1985.

Baytown Historical Museum. This small museum houses exhibits of local history. 220 W. Defee St.

Lynchburg Ferry. When sam Houston defeated Santa Anna's army in 1836, the Lynchburg Ferry carried wounded soldiers back across the San Jacinto River into Lynchburg. 1001 Lynchburg Rd.

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For More Information: Baytown Chamber of Commerce