Sam Houston was an important figure in Texas history. Named in his honor are: * Houston, Texas, the largest city in the state and fourth largest in the United States * Houston, Missouri * Houston County, Minnesota * Houston County, Tennessee * Houston County, Texas * Houston Street in New Haven, Connecticut * Sam Houston Tollway in Houston, Texas * Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas * Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas * Several high schools named Sam Houston High School * Sam Houston Elementary School in Maryville, Tennessee * Sam Houston National Forest in Texas * Sam Houston Coliseum in Houston, Texas * Sam Houston Park, Houston, Texas * Sam Houston Ship Channel Bridge, a bridge in Harris County, Texas * Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Cente