Big Sam Monument

Have you ever driven by this gleaming white thing? 

The 77 foot tall monument is unmissable even at speeds of 75 miles per hour.

Visible from way out yonder along interstate 45, it’s a weird sight blaring out of the highway landscape.

Texans will recognize this retina searing sculpture of the first (and third) president of the Republic of Texas, Sam Houston.

On our way down towards Houston to do some tree hunting on spring break, my son and I had the opportunity to visit this historic statue in Huntsville, Texas, the place of his 1863 death. 

This kind family offered to take our photo (during a pandemic, when we had little contact with strangers).