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Sam Houston Memorial Museum, Huntsville, TX

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Sam Houston Memorial Museum

A museum honoring Sam Houston, Texas hero and first president of the Republic of Texas, on a 15-acre historic grounds complex.

1836 Sam Houston Avenue, Huntsville, TX · Huntsville, TX

About Sam Houston Memorial Museum

The museum is run by Sam Houston State University and focuses on collecting and interpreting the life and legacy of Sam Houston. Its grounds cover about 15 acres on land Houston once owned, with the museum building, historic homes Houston's family lived in, and other historic structures set in a park-like landscape. Visitors can also see the Republic of Texas Presidential Library, and the grounds are open for walking, picnics, and events.

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