Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sam Houston

Photographed by Frankie, April 23, 2015

1. Sam Houston (BIG Statue) Marker

Inscription.
Sam Houston
American, Texan, Patriot, Master Mason
U.S. Congressman - Tennessee
1823-1827
Governor of Tennessee
1827-1829
President - Republic of Texas
1836-1838 and 1841-1844
U.S. Senator - Texas
1859-1861

"The great misfortune is that a notion obtains with those in power that the world, or the people, require more governing than is necessary. To govern well is a great science, but no country is ever improved by too much governing . . . most men think when they are elevated to position, that it requires an effort to discharge their duties, and they leave common sense out of the question."

First presiding officer Grand Lodge of Texas
December 20, 1837
Member - Cumberland Masonic Lodge No. 8
Nashville, Tennessee
Member - Holland Masonic Lodge No. 1
Houston, Texas
Member - Forrest Masonic Lodge No. 9
Huntsville, Texas

"Govern wisely, and as little as possible."
Sam Houston
March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863

Erected 1997 by Grand Lodge of Texas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is March 2, 1793.

Location. 30° 39.668′ N,

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95° 30.637′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. It is on 7600 Hwy. 75 South. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Huntsville TX 77340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Black Jack Methodist Church and Cemetery (approx. 3.2 miles away); Henderson Yoakum Homesite (approx. 3½ miles away); Southend Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery (approx. 3.9 miles away); Josey Boy Scout Lodge (approx. 4.1 miles away); Site of Boettcher's Mill (approx. 4.2 miles away); The Presidents Tree (approx. 4.4 miles away); Boettcher House (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.

Sam Houston Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frankie, April 23, 2015

2. Sam Houston Statue

Sam Houston "Head" Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Frankie, April 23, 2015

3. Sam Houston "Head" Statue

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