Historical Marker

Houston’s Law Office

Second Avenue North at the Criminal Justice Center · Nashville-Davidson · Davidson

Tennessee marker

Inscription

Sam Houston, a native of Virginia, moved to Nashville in 1818 to study law with Judge James Trimble. Admitted to the bar later that year, Houston practiced in Lebanon, Tenn., before returning to Nashville to serve as District Attorney (1819-21). In 1821, he opened a law office near this site. He was elected a U.S. Congressman (1823-27), Governor of Tenn.

(1827-29), and President of the Republic of Texas (1836-38).

Location

AddressSecond Avenue North at the Criminal Justice Center
CityNashville-Davidson
CountyDavidson

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