Downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of General Sam Houston House
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 18, 2018
1. Site of General Sam Houston House Marker
where
General Sam Houston,
President of
the Republic of Texas lived,
1837-1838
Erected 1928 by De Zavala Chapter, Texas Historical and Landmarks Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 29° 45.574′ N, 95° 21.532′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Downtown Houston. Marker is on Caroline Street south of Preston Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 403 Caroline Street, Houston TX 77002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Home of President Sam Houston (a few steps from this marker); Founding of Harris County (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Jacinto Street (about 700 feet away); Harris County (about 700 feet away); Houston Bar Association (about 700 feet away); Harris County 1910 Courthouse (about 700 feet away); Christ Church Cathedral (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Christ Church Cathedral (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
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Photographed By Brian Anderson, November 16, 2018
2. Site of General Sam Houston House Marker
Marker is mounted to the wall at the far right end of the brick building, visible just above the truck.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 596 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 27, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on November 16, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
