Because he is considered to be a Founding Father of the Republic of Texas.
The City of Houston.
Sam Houston did not name a city after himself. The City was named by the Allen brothers.
1. Yes, Houston, Harris County's seat was named after Sam Houston. Sam Houston was Houston was founded by J.K. Allen and A.C. Allen. Harris County once had the capital of Texas until January 14, 1839 when Mirabeau Lamar had the capital moved to Austin.
Houston is named after Sam Houston
Sam Houston had a big impact on Texas. Without him Texas most likely wouldn't have ever joined the U.S, because we would still belong to Mexico. Later, Houston (The city) was named after Sam Houston. Without Sam Houston's involvement in the Texas Revolution, Houston would be named something else.
Before it was named Houston in honor of Sam Houston, the city was originally called "New Washington." The name was chosen by the city's founders, who established it in 1836. The name "Houston" was adopted shortly after its founding to honor the prominent Texas leader and military figure.
It was named after Sam Houston.
His father was named Samuel Houston.
No, he was named after his father Samuel.
Houston was named after him and the crap dig
The only city in south Texas which sounds even remotely Scottish in origin is McAllen city but there is no city of that name in Scotland.
Sam Houston's capital was located in the city of Houston, Texas.