Samuel T. Rayburn House
Encyclopedia
Samuel T. Rayburn House, also known as The Home Place and Sam Rayburn House Museum, was home to Samuel T. Rayburn, a famously effective Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1976.
The Texas Historical Commission
operates the home as a historic house museum, which contains numerous artifacts from Rayburn and his family. The museum is open six days a week (closed on Mondays) and charges admission.
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, or Speaker of the House, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives...
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1976.
The Texas Historical Commission
Texas Historical Commission
The Texas Historical Commission is an agency dedicated to historic preservation within the state of Texas. It administers the National Register of Historic Places for sites in Texas....
operates the home as a historic house museum, which contains numerous artifacts from Rayburn and his family. The museum is open six days a week (closed on Mondays) and charges admission.
External links
- Sam Rayburn House Handbook of Texas OnlineHandbook of TexasThe Handbook of Texas is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published by the Texas State Historical Association .-History:...
- Sam Rayburn House Museum - official site