Atlas Obscura
The Old Place at Sam Houston Park in Houston, Texas
At the edge of downtown lies Sam Houston Park, a manicured green haven that doubles as a time capsule. While the park is home to the Houston Heritage Society Museum which includes several historic structures, none are older, or more resilient, than a humble, rough-hewn log structure known simply as The Old Place. Constructed around 1823, this cedar cabin is widely believed to be the oldest rema…
Includes several historic structures.