Carolyn Hestand Kennedy Carolyn Hestand Kennedy

Big Sam Monument

This 77 foot tall monument is unmissable even at speeds of 75+ per hour.

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Have you ever driven by this gleaming white thing? 

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

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

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

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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. 

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

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

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