Sam Houston was born in Virginia, but of course made his fame as a Texan.
Watch the video to learn more about Sam and the Bur Oak.
For a list of all trees, ordered by the name of the tree, see List of Trees.
The Trees
- Tree ID: FM-9
- Species: Bur Oak
- Year: 1793
- Honoree: Sam Houston
- Ancestor Location: San Marcos, Texas
- History: March 2nd is the birthdate of Sam Houston, the famous Texan. The ancestor tree is in San Marcos, Texas, under which, while campaigning for governor in 1857, Houston kissed several ladies who presented him with a home-made flag.
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