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Margaret Lea Houston Home

Independence, Washington County

Marker Text

Gen. Sam Houston's widow, lived here with their 8 children, 1863-1867. House built in 1830s.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 1 block E of FM 50/FM 390 intersection, on S side of FM 390. Marker reported in storage during house restoration Apr. 2017.
Marker # 8352
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; women
Latitude, Longitude 30.319411, -96.345351

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