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Site of the First White House of the Republic of Texas

Houston, Harris County

Marker Text

Here dwelt President Sam Houston from November, 1837 to December, 1838 and President Mirabeau B. Lamar, from December, 1838 to October, 1839. Erected by the State of Texas 1936.

Marker Details

Address 405 N. Main St.
Location Description SE corner Main and Preston streets. Marker reported missing Aug. 2022.
Marker # 10664
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker - bronze plaque
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 29.762177, -95.359098

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