Gen. Sam Houston's Home, Huntsville, Texas

Subjects: Public Figures Residences
Card type: Linen
Date: c. 1930 (White Border)

Back of Gen. Sam Houston's Home, Huntsville, Texas, Nacogdoches, TX, USA, c. 1930 linen postcard — Back

About this subject

A white house with stone chimneys, a log outdoor kitchen, and a law office sit among trees beside a lake; the lake reflects the buildings and a large pecan tree stands at left.

Postcard Details

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PublisherE. C. Kropp Co.

GEN. SAM HOUSTON'S HOME, THE "MOUNT VERNON" OF TEXAS—T14 LEFT TO RIGHT: FAMOUS PECAN TREE OUTDOOR KITCHEN, THE HOME, LAW OFFICE AND LAKE IN FOREGROUND --- After many years of strenuous and successful service to his beloved Texas, Sam Houston retired to his quiet, peaceful home at Huntsville. Gen Houston defeated the Mexican Gen. Santa Anna at San Jacinto, Apr. 21-22, 1836, liberating Texas from Mexican rule; elected President of the Republic of Texas, Sept. 1836, and served until Texas became a State, 1845; elected Senator 1846-1859; served as Governor 1859-1861. 31152 Post Card NATURAL COLOR POST CARD MADE IN U.S.A. BY E. C. KROPP CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. - (JBL) PLACE STAMP HERE

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Postcard record

Series	T14
Condition	Excellent
Place depicted	Gen. Sam Houston's Home, Nacogdoches, TX
Place mentioned	Texas, TX
Place mentioned	Huntsville, TX
Publisher	Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee, WI
Notes	Linen texture; no white border; printed series number T14. No postmark, address, or handwritten message on this scan. Linen-era divided-back card printed by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee; back carries a printed Sam Houston history blurb and dealer pencil marks "#59" and "1-" (bottom right). Light foxing/toning on the blank address half.

Cite this card

Gen. Sam Houston's Home, Huntsville, Texas, postcard, c. 1930. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/gen-sam-houstons-home-huntsville-texas. Accessed October 5, 2026.