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Sam Houston Park

1000 Bagby Street MAP

Houston, TX 77002

District: Civic Center

In 1900, Mayor Sam Brashier purchased the Kellem-Noble land and house on the edge of town and created the city’s first park. The 19-acre Sam Houston Park has been the home of The Heritage Society since 1954, with eight historic structures including a log cabin and St. John Church, dating back as far as 1823. 1100 Bagby. The Museum of Texas History is open to the public Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

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