Huntsville

Location:	Walker County, Texas (TX)
Area Code:	936
Population:	35,078

Founded as an Indian trading post in 1836, the year of Texas independence. Sam Houston was one of many prominent early Texans who lived here. Today Huntsville is yours to explore. Adventures begin here in one of Texas' oldest cities. It's the location of the headquarters of Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division, and home of Sam Houston State Univ. Well kept, restored turn-of-the-century homes dot the city. The downtown area is home to a variety of antique, arts and crafts shops.
Be sure to see the beautiful mural of Sam Houston by architectural illusionist Richard Haas on the northeastern edge of the square. Additional information may be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce at 1327 11th St. (Texas 30) or call (936)295-8113 or (800)289-0389

Covers changes in prison system since its 1848 inception. Visitors see old ball-and-chains, rifles used by Bonnie and Clyde, replica of 9 x 6 cell, and Old Sparky, the state's electric chair used between 1924 - 1964. Rotating exhibits. Along with other penal artifacts, visitors also see crafts and products produced by inmates. Open South side of square on 12th St. Huntsville. Admission required.
Hours Open Tues. - Fri. noon - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun. noon - 5 p.m.
Telephone # 409/295-2155

Headquarters of Texas prison system; several units located throughout city and Walker County. Created in 1847, received its first convict on October 1, 1849. Driving tours available from chamber of commerce.

It's the world's tallest statue of an American hero. Huntsville native David Adickes turned 60,000 pounds of concrete and steel into a towering 66-foot statue of General Sam Houston. Mounted atop a 10-foot, granite-sheathed base, the statue is visible for more than six miles. Information on the city, attractions, accommodations, and events may be obtained at the adjacent visitor center. Exhibits of Huntsville attractions are located in the center, as well as a gift shop. I-45 south of town.
7600 Hwy. 75 S.
Huntsville, TX 77342
Telephone # 409/291-9726

2,123 acres of greenery in Sam Houston National Forest. Complete camping facilities on Lake Raven, marked botany trail, boating, fishing, and swimming. Nine miles south of city on the west side of I-45.
Huntsville
Web Page Address: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/huntsvil/huntsvil.htm

Off I-45 6 mi S of Huntsville on Park Rd 40. On Lake Raven. Wheeled-camper or tent sites w/water & elec 64; w/water only 127. Screened shelters 30. Limit 14 days; rsvns acptd. Group picnic shelter. Dump sta, fl toilets, showers, grills. Snack bar, ice, groc. Swimming-lake; fishing; boat ramps; canoe & fishing boat rentals; playground; surfaced bike, nature & hiking trails; 5.2-mi unsurfaced, all-terrain bike trail; pedal boats; fishing piers.
Box 508
Huntsville, TX 77342
Telephone # 936-295-5644
Web Page Address: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/huntsvil/huntsvil.htm

Located in the heart of the piney woods of East Texas in Huntsville, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum is dedicated to the life & times of General Sam Houston, former Governor of Tennessee. Victor over Santa Anna in the Texas War of Independence, first President of the Republic of Texas, Senator from the State of Texas and Governor of the State of Texas.
Located at the corner of 19th St. and Avenue N in Huntsville, Texas.
Our hours of operation are 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday through Saturday; noon - 4:30 Sunday.
For special events &activities, please check the calendar.
For further information please contact us by calling at 936-294-1832.

Built 1862, an elegantly furnished Greek Revival home operated by Walker Co. Historical Commission.
1228 11th St.
Huntsville
Hours Open Thurs., Fri. noon - 5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun. noon - 5 p.m.
Telephone # 936-294-9202

Sam Houston's burial site along with other Texas personalities, Union soldiers, and pioneers. Houston's tomb bears Andrew Jackson's tribute, "The world will take care of Houston's fame." Original acreage deeded by founders as free burial place in 1847. Oldest marked burial site is dated 1846. Chamber of commerce can furnish walking tours. 9th St. and Avenue I.

City is at northwestern boundary of forest. Double Lake Recreation Area offers camping facilities on small lake (not found on most maps) in the forest. Park also features two picnic areas, one free and one available at nominal charge. Fishing, swimming, and hiking trails. For information, call U.S. Forest Service.

Admissions Public
# of Regular Holes 9
Highway 19
Huntsville
Telephone # 936/291-0008

Admissions Public
# of Par 3 Holes 9
Highway 75 South
Huntsville
Telephone # 409/295-5525

Primarily for divers; sparkling artesian springs feed old rock quarry creating a beautiful environment for scuba diving. Submerged boats, planes, and platforms are strategically placed in two lagoons. Non-divers must be accompanied by diver. Seven miles north on F.M. 247; west one mile to Pinedale Rd.; or from I-45, Exit 123 (Pinedale Rd.) four miles east.
Huntsville
Hours Open Mar-mid-Nov Mon-Fri 10a.m.-6p.m. Sat 8a.m.-dusk;Sun 8a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Telephone # 936-291-6111

Several routes through Sam Houston National Forest offer woodland beauty. F.M. 1374 (not shown on most maps) leads to near Stubblefield Lake Recreation Area, administered by National Forest Service. F.M. 1375 east from New Waverly leads to near Walker Lake Recreation Area, also Forest Service facility.

City	Distance
Dodge	9 miles
Riverside	13 miles
New Waverly	14 miles
Oakhurst	14 miles
Pointblank	17 miles
Willis	18 miles
Shiro	21 miles
Bedias	22 miles
Richards	22 miles
Shepherd	22 miles
Montgomery	23 miles
Trinity	23 miles
Midway	24 miles
Coldspring	26 miles
Onalaska	26 miles