Sam Houston Park (named for Sam Houston)

Sam Houston Park, established as a municipal park to preserve early Houston history, is named for Sam Houston, president of the Republic of Texas and a major figure in Texas history. The park contains a collection of restored 19th-century buildings preserved by The Heritage Society, including the Kellum-Noble House. It serves as an urban green space and a focal point for interpreting Houston's early civic and residential history. The park's preservation efforts reflect Sam Houston's commemorative presence in the city's place names.