Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Sam Houston Monument
Photographed By Don Morfe, June 3, 1998
1. Sam Houston Monument Marker
Inscription.
The Sam Houston Monument. . The present monument was erected by the State of Texas and unveiled on April 21, 1911, the 75th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Among several thousand spectators present were Houston family members, State officials, the two surviving veterans of San Jacinto, and descendants of prominent early Texans. Dedicatory addresses were by noted orator William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska and Texas Senator McDonald Meachum of nearby Grimes County, who sponsored legislation for the $10,000 gray Texas granite monument by Italian Sculptor Pompeo Coppini, whose other works include the Alamo cenotaph. Sam Houston is seen as the General in Command of the Texas army, flanked by symbolic figures of victory and history, who holds the first chapter of Texas history. Andrew Jackson’s words were from a tribute made after the Battle of San Jacinto. Coppini also designed the black iron fence featuring Roman battle axes, inverted to indicate and end of fighting, connected by laurel wreaths signifying the Texan victory.,
Placed by the Citizens of Huntsville in recognition of the Sam Houston Bicentennial.
The present monument was erected by the State of Texas and unveiled on April 21, 1911, the 75th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Among several thousand spectators present were Houston family members, State officials, the two surviving veterans of San Jacinto, and descendants of prominent early Texans. Dedicatory addresses were by noted orator William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska and Texas Senator McDonald Meachum of nearby Grimes County, who sponsored legislation for the $10,000 gray Texas granite monument by Italian Sculptor Pompeo Coppini, whose other works include the Alamo cenotaph. Sam Houston is seen as the General in Command of the Texas army, flanked by symbolic figures of victory and history, who holds the first chapter of Texas history. Andrew Jackson’s words were from a tribute made after the Battle of San Jacinto. Coppini also designed the black iron fence featuring Roman battle axes, inverted to indicate and end of fighting, connected by laurel wreaths signifying the Texan victory.
Placed by the Citizens of Huntsville in recognition of the Sam Houston Bicentennial
Erected 1993 by Citizens of Huntsville.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites
Location. 30° 43.596′ N, 95° 32.838′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker is at the intersection of Avenue I and 9th Street, on the right when traveling north on Avenue I. The marker is located in Oakwood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Inscriptions on the
Sam Houston Monument
The Sam Houston Monument was executed in San Antonio
from the sculptor's plaster cast. The inscriptions were composed
by Sam Houston's youngest daughter, Antoinette (Mrs. "Nettie"
Houston Bringhurst), and approved by other family members. When
the monument was delivered for the 1911 ceremonies, it was
found that the word "governor" had been misspelled. The only
correction that could be made quickly was to smooth the area
and abbreviate the word as "Gov'nor".
Placed by the citizens of Huntsville, in
Recognition of the Sam Houston Bicentential
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 9, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 9, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 6, 2018. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.