Near Lexington in Rockbridge County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

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Birthplace of Sam Houston

Photographed by Dan Fisher, June 20, 2010

1. Birthplace of Sam Houston Marker

Inscription. In a cabin on the hilltop to the east Sam Houston was born, March 2, 1793. As commander-in-chief of the Texas army, he won the battle of San Jacinto, which secured Texan independence, April 21, 1836. He was President of Texas, 1836-1838, 1841-1844; United States Senator, 1846-1859; Governor, 1860-1861. He died, July 26, 1863.

Erected 1928 by Conservation & Development Commission. (Marker Number A-52.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1941.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 37° 50.581′ N, 79° 21.551′ W. Marker was near Lexington, Virginia, in Rockbridge County. It could be reached from Sam Houston Way (Virginia Route 785) near North Lee Highway (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling north. This marker is located in the Sam Houston Wayside. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Lexington VA 24450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in the Mountain Region.

It was also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Birthplace of Sam Houston (a few steps from this marker); a different

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marker also named Birthplace of Sam Houston (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Hall Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Settlement at Timber Grove (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Timber Ridge Church (about 300 feet away); Church Hill (about 300 feet away); Cedar Grove (approx. 3.1 miles away); Red House and the McDowell Family (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Photographed by Dan Fisher, June 20, 2010

2. Birthplace of Sam Houston Marker

circa 1856

3. Sam Houston

Library of Congress [LC-DIG-ppmsca-09599]

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,100 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.