Historical Marker

Temple Lea Houston

Historical marker location:
SH 152, Mobeetie, Texas
( At flagpole in front of old jail in Old Mobeetie, south of S.H. 152)

Brilliant attorney and state senator from this county, 1885-1887. Son of Texas hero Sam Houston. Old courthouse where he practiced law and his home were both near here. He gave dedicatory speech for Texas Capitol in 1888. Married Laura Cross in 1882; they had three sons. (1968).