Officially recognized as the "Alligator Capital of Texas", the Anahuac Area offers birders, fisherman, hunters, historians, archaeologist, site-seers, boaters and other recreators a unique outdoor experience. Offering close to 300 square miles of water activities and over 160 miles of navigable waterways, home to the 33,000 acre Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, mouth of the beautiful Trinity River and boasting more than 43 State Recognized Historical Markers, it's hard to imagine all to do in this wonderful outdoor paradise. Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Wallisville Heritage Park Anahuac Birding Loop Anahuac Texas Independence Fort Anahuac Park Chambers County Golf Course Established in the 1830's by the Mexican Government as the capital of Texas, Anahuac (pronounced "anna-WHACK") is one of the oldest settlements in Texas. It was at Fort Anahuac that Texans first rose up in opposition to the Mexican Government, a resistance which culminated in the Texans winning their freedom from Mexico in 1836. There are over 30 official Texas Historical Markers throughout the area, including a 1936 Centennial Marker, commemorating this historical site and the people, places and events which ultimately lead to Texas` independence .