Near East Side in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Sam Houston House

Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, May 29, 2014

1. Sam Houston House Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1886 as the post's first permanent hospital this building provided seventy beds for the sick and wounded. Removing the casualties from the unhealthy riverside location of the temporary hospital in the city, which was a proven spawning ground for devastating cholera epidemics.

Throughout the years this building had served as officers' apartments, post dental clinic and troop barracks. It was refitted as quarters for visiting dignitaries and designated Sam Houston House on May 25, 1961, honoring the legendary Texas hero who was Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Republic of Texas, President of the Republic of Texas and Governor of the State of Texas.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1862.

Location. 29° 26.725′ N, 98° 27.992′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in the Near East Side. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Staff Post Road and Stanley Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jbsa Ft Sam Houston TX 78234, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belgian Transit of Venus Observation Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bullis House (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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M-1905 Field Gun (approx. 0.2 miles away); M-59 Armored Personnel Carrier (approx. 0.2 miles away); M-56 Howitzer 105mm Towed (Yugoslavia) (approx. 0.2 miles away); M-48 Medium Tank 90mm "Patton" (approx. ¼ mile away); Ft. Sam Houston Quadrangle and Staff Post (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

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Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, May 29, 2014

2. Sam Houston House

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Photographed By I.G.V.Atajar, May 29, 2014

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Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2014, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2014, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.