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Sam Houston Regional Library & Research Center

City: Liberty | Region: Piney Woods

Historical depository for the 10 counties originally carved from Atascosito-Liberty district of the Republic of Mexico. Archives and displays show development of region, artifacts, furniture, Jean Laffite's journals, and 1826 census. It also contains the Texana Collection of former Governor Price Daniel..

On the grounds are the 1848 Gillard-Duncan Home, the 1883 Norman House, the Jean and Price Daniel House, and the 1898 St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. The homes are restored with period furnishings. The Daniel House contains artifacts documenting his many years of service to the public, including his tenure as Governor of Texas, Texas Speaker of the House, U.S. Senator, Attorney General and Associate Supreme Court Justice.

No admission fee. Three miles north of Liberty on F.M. 1011, off of Texas 146.

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Hours Open: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Telephone #: 936/336-8821
Web Page: www.tsl.state.tx.us