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

Sam Houston House

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

1. Sam Houston House Marker

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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.

Location. 29° 26.725′ N, 98° 27.992′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. 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. Bullis House (approx. 0.2 miles away); M-1905 Field Gun

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

2. Sam Houston House

(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); Tether Wall (approx. ¼ mile away); Ludwig Mahncke (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

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

3. Other Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2014, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 4 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.