Sam Houston Slept Here: Homes of the Chief Executives of Texas

by Bill O'Neal

More than 250 on-site photographs illustrate this tour of homes of many of the Lone Star State's most powerful political leaders. From the Governor's Mansion in Austin to the Texas White House near Johnson City, from Sam Houston's "Wigwam" in Huntsville to the Eisenhower birthplace in Denison, almost a score of homes of Texas governors and presidents are open to the public. Two fine Victorian residences which once were governors' homes now are B&Bs, in Galveston and Weatherford. Another three dozen houses, while privately owned today, may be viewed when driving through hometowns from Lubbock to LaPorte, from Uvalde to Haskell. This travel book provides directions to these houses, as well as photos and stories of the men and women and their families who brought life to these plantation homes, log cabins, ranch houses, and mansions.

Paperback

First published October 1, 2004

About the author

Bill O’Neal is an American historian of the West, author of more than 25 books and hundreds of articles, longtime Panola College professor, frequent documentary contributor, and recipient of the 2003 NOLA Literary Award.

Reviews

[Natalie Bright · Rating 4 out of 5]

In depth, detailed research makes for an interesting read about Texas governors and their homes. I keep picking it up time and time again to look at pictures. This is a great addition for state history fans. As a side note; this author is the State Historian of Texas, recently appointed by the Governor to a second term.