Huntsville, County seat in Walker County, Texas
Huntsville is a county seat in Walker County, located in East Texas along Interstate 45 through the Piney Woods. Streets run through residential neighborhoods with single-family homes, past parks and university buildings.
Brothers Pleasant and Ephraim Gray established a trading post at this location in 1836. Ephraim Gray named the settlement after his hometown in Alabama.
The Sam Houston Memorial Museum displays documents, objects, and personal belongings of the first president of the Republic of Texas. The exhibits offer insight into the life and career of this historical figure.
The town sits roughly midway between Houston and Dallas on Interstate 45. Many visitors stop here during longer drives through Texas.
A 67-foot (23-meter) statue of Sam Houston stands along Interstate 45 at the entrance to the visitor center. The sculpture goes by the name Big Sam and remains visible from the highway.
Location: Walker County
Inception: 1836
Elevation above the sea: 113 m
Website: http://huntsvilletx.gov
GPS coordinates: 30.72333,-95.55096
Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:47
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