Huntsville, Texas
The town began in about 1836, with the opening of a trading post. It was named after the first postmaster’s hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Most notably it is known for two things: home of Sam Houston and the Texas state prison. Ok maybe it has other things like the Sam Houston University, and HEARTS Veteran Museum of Texas. There are many odd things to see in this town: the house that is a boot and a hat, 21 ft high raven, headstone of Black Jesus, and prison bat colony. Lets start with Sam Houston, the man, the myth, the legends….. ok jus the facts: * President of the Republic of Texas, then governor of Texas * Governor of Tennessee, US Senator & congressman from Tennessee * Led the Texas Army to victory at the Battle of San Jacinto * He opposed the American Civil War * Huntsville has two homes and his burial plot As you drive in or out which ever way you to get to the town there is a statue of Sam Houston on the side of the Highway. I’m not sure that Sam Housto...