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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51R_oakwood-cemetery_Huntsville-TX.html
This cemetery existed as early as 1846, for three graves were placed here that year. Pleasant Gray, Huntsville's founder, deeded in 1847 a 1,600-square foot plot at this site. The original tract has been greatly enlarged by other donations from lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM51P_sam-houston_Huntsville-TX.html
Born March 2, 1793, in Rockbridge County, Va.; son of Samuel and Elizabeth Houston. Moved to Tennessee in 1807 with widowed mother and her family. In 1813 joined U.S. Army under Gen. Andrew Jackson, with whom he formed lifetime friendship and poli…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM50X_woodland-home-of-sam-houston_Huntsville-TX.html
General of the army which won the war for Texas Independence, 1836, and first President of the Republic, 1836-1838, Sam Houston was one of the most controversial and colorful figures in Texas history.
In his eventful career, Houston had resided…