Independence in Washington County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of the Home of General Sam Houston and Family
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024
1. Site of the Home of General Sam Houston and Family Marker
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 8351.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 30° 19.111′ N, 96° 21.104′ W. Marker is in Independence, Texas, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of La Bahia Trail (Farm to Market Road 390) and Waters Lane, on the left when traveling west on La Bahia Trail. 0.3 miles west of FM 50, on south side of FM 390 (La Bahia Trail). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brenham TX 77833, 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 walking distance of this marker: John Prince Coles (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John P. Coles Cabin (about 500 feet away); Old Baylor Park (about 500 feet away); The Davis Family (about 600 feet away); Dr. Horace G. Clark (about 600 feet away); The Female Department of Baylor University
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Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, February 19, 2024
2. Site of the Home of General Sam Houston and Family Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
