Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage)
A concrete and steel statue of Sam Houston by David Adickes beside I-45, dedicated in 1994. It is one of the tallest statues in the US and can be seen from miles away by northbound drivers.
Where is Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage)?
Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage) is in Huntsville, Texas. The pin shows the town, so check the exact spot before you go.
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Where is Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage)?
Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage) is in Huntsville, Texas. The map pin marks the town, so check the exact spot before you drive. Tap Get directions on this page to open it in Google Maps.
How big is Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage)?
67 ft.
When was Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage) built?
Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage) dates from 1994.
What other giant roadside attractions are near Big Sam (A Tribute to Courage)?
The closest on our map are World's Largest Working Fire Hydrant in Beaumont (about 96 miles away as the crow flies), Big Tex in Dallas (about 159 miles away as the crow flies), Eye in Dallas (about 160 miles away as the crow flies).
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