List of Places Named For Sam Houston

Sam Houston was an important figure in Texas history.

Named in his honor are:

  • Houston, Texas, the largest city in the state and fourth largest in the United States;
  • Houston, Missouri;
  • Houston, Pennsylvania;
  • Houston County, Minnesota;
  • Houston County, Tennessee;
  • Houston County, Texas;
  • Houston Street in New Haven, Connecticut;
  • Sam Houston Tollway in Houston, Texas;
  • Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas; and
  • Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.
  • Several high schools named Sam Houston High School
  • Sam Houston Elementary School in Maryville, Tennessee.
  • Sam Houston National Forest in Texas;
  • Sam Houston Coliseum;
  • Sam Houston Park, Houston, Texas;
  • Fort Sam Houston Independent School District;
  • Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery;
  • Sam Houston Ship Channel Bridge;
  • Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center;

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