Steamboat House, Historic house in Huntsville, United States
Steamboat House features twin front turrets and extended side galleries across two floors, resembling a 19th-century riverboat design pattern.
Dr. Rufus Bailey constructed this residence in 1858 as a wedding present for his son, who declined to live there due to its unconventional design.
Sam Houston, former Governor of Texas, spent his final months in this house and died in the front room on July 26, 1863.
The house stands within the Sam Houston Memorial Museum complex, receiving approximately 40,000 visitors annually since its restoration in 1937.
The structure underwent multiple relocations before reaching its current position, including a period when homeless families occupied its ten rooms.
Location: Huntsville
Inception: 1858
Part of: Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Address: Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Website: http://samhoustonmemorialmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 30.71800,-95.55130
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:52
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