Mrs. Sam Houston House

Mrs. Sam Houston House is a historic house on Farm to Market Road 390 in Independence, Texas.[2] Sometimes known as the Root house, this Greek Revival house was built probably around 1855.[3] Margaret Lea Houston, the widow of politician and Texas statesman Sam Houston, bought the house in 1864 from Major Eber Cave, a family friend. She lived in it during her final years until her death in 1867. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 as the "Mrs. Sam Houston House," notable for its association with her.[4]

Mrs. Sam Houston House
Mrs. Sam Houston House in 2023
Mrs. Sam Houston House is located in Texas
Mrs. Sam Houston House
Mrs. Sam Houston House
Mrs. Sam Houston House is located in the United States
Mrs. Sam Houston House
Mrs. Sam Houston House
LocationFM 390, one block east of FM 50, Independence, Texas.
Coordinates30°19′8″N 96°20′41″W / 30.31889°N 96.34472°W / 30.31889; -96.34472
Area0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built1832 (1832)
Architectural styleGreek Revival
NRHP reference No.70000775[1]
RTHL No.8352
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 22, 1970
Designated RTHL1965

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Mrs. Sam Houston House, Farm Road 390, Independence, Washington County, TX". Library of Congress. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  3. ^ "Mrs. Sam Houston House" https://www.arch.tamu.edu/impact/centers-institutes-outreach/chc/research/mrs-sam-houston-house/
  4. ^ "Mrs. Sam Houston House". Texas Historical Commission. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
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