Sam Houston, Bronze memorial statue in Houston Heights, US
The 67-foot-tall statue of Sam Houston stands on a reinforced concrete base, wearing a period-appropriate military uniform and holding historical documents.
The statue commemorates Sam Houston, who led Texas forces to victory at San Jacinto in 1836 and became the first President of Texas.
The memorial represents the transformation of Texas from an independent republic to statehood through the leadership of Sam Houston during the 19th century.
Visitors can access the statue grounds daily from sunrise to sunset, with dedicated parking spaces and interpretive signs explaining historical context.
The statue incorporates materials from the original Texas capitol building, connecting the physical structure to the state's governmental foundations.
Website: https://hermannpark.org/place/45
GPS coordinates: 29.72159,-95.39097
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:12
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