National Register of Historic Places

Houston, Sam, House

Houston, Sam, House is a historic place in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002097.

Huntsville, Walker County, TexasListed May 30, 1974NRIS #74002097★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Houston, Sam, House?

Woodland is a historic house on the grounds of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. Built in stages beginning about 1847, it was the residence of Sam Houston from 1847 to 1859. The house is now part of Sam Houston Memorial Museum, and is a National Historic Landmark.

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Listing details

Name
Houston, Sam, House
City
Huntsville
County
Walker County
State
Texas
Listed on the National Register
May 30, 1974
NRIS reference number
74002097
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
30.71530, -95.55312
When was Houston, Sam, House listed on the National Register?

Houston, Sam, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974.

Where is Houston, Sam, House located?

Houston, Sam, House is located in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas at approximately 30.71530, -95.55312. See the map above.

Is Houston, Sam, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Houston, Sam, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.