Quick Summary: Huntsville is a city in Walker County and the center of the Huntsville micropolitan area. Located about 70 miles north of Houston, Huntsville is known as a home to Sam Houston, a hero and politician and former president of the Republic of Texas. Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, as well as the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Texas Prison Museum with the famous Old Sparky electric chair.

HEARTS Veterans Museum of Texas commemorates veterans through history. The 67-feet tall Sam Houston statue on Interstate 45 can be seen from more than five miles away. Huntsville State Park is a popular destination for recreation and animal watching.


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1. Texas Prison Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Sam Houston Statue ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Huntsville State Park

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4. Oakwood Cemetery

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5. H.E.A.R.T.S Veterans Museum

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