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By Buildingshsu, July 3, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Sam Houston Marker | | |
Inscription. Born March 2, 1793, in Rockbridge County, Va.; son of Samuel and Elizabeth Houston. Moved to Tennessee in 1807 with widowed mother and her family. In 1813 joined U.S. Army under Gen. Andrew Jackson, with whom he formed lifetime friendship and political ties. In Tennessee, taught school, kept a store, served in U.S. Congress, was state governor. In 1829, after his young bride left him, resigned as governor and went westward. Settling in 1833 in Nacogdoches, became a leader in cause of Texas independence from Mexico. Elected March 4, 1836, to command the Army of the Republic, engineered retrograde movement that led to victory of San Jacinto, which won Texas independence. President of the Republic, 1836-1838 and 1841-1844, he was senator after annexation. In 1859 he was elected governor, and served until secession. In 1861 he declined to take oath of office in Confederacy, retiring instead after a quarter-century of service to his state. However, he did not oppose Confederate army enlistment of his young son, Sam Houston, Jr. While the Civil War continued, he died on July 26, 1863, at his home, "Steamboat House," Huntsville. With him was his family, to hear his last words to his wife: "Texas--, Margaret, Texas--".
Erected 1967 by the State Historical Survey Commission. (Marker Number 8457.) | | | | 
By Buildingshsu, July 3, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Grave site of Sam Houston, Oakwood Cemetery | | |
Location. 30° 43.582′ N, 95° 32.837′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Click for map. Northeast corner of Avenue I and 9th Street; Oakwood Cemetery. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77341, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oakwood Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Joshua Houston (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Norton Shaver (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); Harry Fishburne Estill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Elliott Toulmin Bowers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Site of The Steamboat House (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Five Courthouses of Walker County (approx. 0.3 miles away); Forrest Lodge No. 19, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Huntsville.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Credits. This page originally submitted on June 1, 2008, by N. Name. Esc. of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2008, by N. Name. Esc. of Austin, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page. |
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