White House of the Republic of Texas, Site of the First
405 Main & Preston
Houston , 77002
Directions: Scanlan Building, 405 Main St, at Metro Preston rail stop; to the left of the main entrance on Main; mounted on exterior wall
Key Time Period: 1836 - 1845 Republic of Texas
Corretions/New Research:
Marker Text: Site of the First White House of the Republic of Texas.
Here dwelt President Sam Houston from November, 1837 to December, 1838, and President Mirabeau B. Lamar, from December, 1838 to October, 1839.
Erected by the State of Texas, 1936.
Marker Type: Plaque
Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)
Key Map Information: 493 L
GPS Coordinates: 29 45.685, 95 21.679
Precinct No: 1
Marker No: 10664