Sam Houston Wayside
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- State Rte 785, Lexington, VA 24450
About
Sam Houston was born on March 2, 1793, in a cabin in Rockbridge County, Virginia. The monument at the Sam Houston Wayside is a 38,000 pound piece of Texas pink granite commemorating the birthplace of the Texas hero. Directions: From I-81 - Take exit #195. Follow Rt. 11 north for 100 yards. The wayside is on the right. From I-64 - Take exit #55. Follow Rt. 11 north for 6 miles. The wayside is on the right.