National Historic Landmark-Woodland Home of Sam Houston

From 1847 to 1859, Woodland, a typical Texas hill country cottage of clapboard over logs, was the residence of Samuel Houston (1793-1863), who led the Texas Army to victory at San Jacinto, was President of the Republic of Texas (1836-38, 1841-44), and represented the new State in the U.S. Senate (1846-59).

His last public post was as Governor (1859-61) in the latter year, he was removed from office for refusing to support Texas' secession from the Union.

Courtesy National Park Service National Historic Landmarks