Huntsville in Walker County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
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
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
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, 95° 30.637′ W. Marker is in Huntsville, Texas, in Walker County. Marker 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.
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. 3˝ 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); Peabody Library Building (approx. 4.4 miles away); Austin College Building (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huntsville.
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