A tribute to courage, the Sam Houston Statue was designed and constructed by artist David Adickes. He dedicated the statue to the City of Huntsville on October 22,1994. It is the worlds tallest statue of an American Hero at 67 feet tall on a 10-foot sunset granite base.

A Tribute to Courage monument is a statue of Sam Houston located in Huntsville, Texas (where Sam Houston lived and died), which is 65 miles north of the city of Houston (named in his honor). Sam Houston is one of the founding fathers of Texas.

Mar 6, 2011 · The 67-foot tall, gleaming white statue of Sam Houston, dubbed "Big Sam," towers over Texas Interstate-45.

David Adickes created the idea of the colossal statue as a tribute to General Sam Houston. The goal was to have a giant statue ready by March 2, 1993 for the 200th birthday of Sam Houston. However, construction took more time than he thought and in fact, the dedication happened on October 22, 1994.

Nov 1, 2024 · The Sam Houston Statue, located in Huntsville, Texas, is an astonishing 67-foot-tall tribute to Texas’ first president and a key figure in the Texas Revolution. This statue not only serves as a landmark but also makes for a great stop during a long road trip.

When you're done admiring the shivs and contrabands on display, head south of town for a glimpse of the world's tallest statue of a once-living American: Sam Houston. At 67 feet tall (on a 10-foot-high Texas granite base) the statue is called "Big Sam" by locals, but its official name is "A Tribute to Courage."

The “A Tribute to Courage” monument is a towering statue of Sam Houston, located in Huntsville, Texas. Standing at a height of 67 feet (20 meters), this impressive sculpture was built in 1994 by renowned artist David Adickes.

1 day ago · Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center & Gift Shop. 7600 Highway 75 Huntsville, TX 77340. Contact 936-291-9726

Mar 1, 2025 · Sam Houston Statue Visitor Center & Gift Shop. 7600 Highway 75 Huntsville, TX 77340. Contact 936-291-9726