General Sam Houston
N 29° 43.300 W 095° 23.460
15R E 268718 N 3290337
Sam Houston was a Governor of two states and President of the Republic of Texas.
Waymark Code: WM1GTQ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/06/2007
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Sam Houston was born March 2, 1793 in Rockridge County, Virginia. He served in the US Army, practiced law in Tennessee, served as a congressman, and served as governor of Tennessee. He then became Major General of the Texas Army and led the Texas Army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was elected and served as President of the Republic of Texas. After Texas became a State, he was elected to the U.S. Senate and later was elected Governor of Texas.
Sam Houston died July 26, 1863 near Huntsville, Texas.
Identity of Rider: Sam Houston
Identity of Horse: Saracen
Name of artist: Enrico Ceracchio
Date of Dedication: August 16, 1925
Material: Bronze
Position: One Hoof Raised
Unusual Features: Not listed
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