Sam Houston Park, Park and museum in downtown Houston, Texas, United States
Sam Houston Park is a park and open-air museum in downtown Houston, Texas, United States. It covers 20 acres (8 hectares) and features historic buildings, winding footpaths, a small old mill, a bridge over a stream, and a pond.
Sam Houston Park opened in 1900 as Houston's first official city park, after former Mayor Sam Brashear purchased the land. The original design by City Engineer John Maxey included a drive along the bayou and a bridge crossing to Young's Avenue.
The park's name honors Sam Houston, a key figure in Texas history, and locals often use the green space for walks and quiet breaks among the old houses. The Kellum-Noble House, the oldest brick house in Houston, is a focal point that shows how families lived in the 19th century.
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and guided tours run on Saturdays from November to March. Wear comfortable shoes because the paths wind through different levels and historic buildings.
The park sits on land that was once an old brickyard owned by So Young, and part of the acreage belonged to Noble and Byers along the bayou. The Kellum-Noble House, built in 1847, is the oldest brick house in Houston and still stands on the grounds.
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