The San Jacinto Monument—the tallest monument column in the world—is about to undergo a "transformative" $142-million upgrade after the Texas legislature kicked in the funds. The project, which includes a new state-of-the-art visitor's center and improvements to the historic monument and battleground site,

The San Jacinto Monument — the world's tallest war memorial — is set to undergo a 'transformative' $142 million expansion.

The San Jacinto Monument site is currently planning a significant upgrade that will enhance the historic location for generations of Texans to come. While only in the design phase, the overall plan is already funded thanks to an appropriation from the Texas Legislature.

The San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association, in collaboration with the Texas Historical Commission, has announced a landmark capital project to enhance the San Jacinto Museum and the San Jacint