Houston (disambiguation) facts for kids

Houston is a very important city in the state of Texas, United States. It is the fourth largest city in the entire country. The name "Houston" can also refer to other things, like people and places.

What Does Houston Mean?

The name "Houston" is used for many different things. It is most famously known as a large city in Texas. However, it is also a common surname (a family name) and the name of several other towns and places around the world.

Famous People Named Houston

Many people have the surname Houston. Some of them are quite well-known:

• Sam Houston (1793–1863) was a very important politician and soldier in Texas. He played a key role in Texas becoming independent from Mexico and later joining the United States. He was also a governor of Texas.
  • Sam Houston State University in Texas is named after him. It is a large university where students go to learn and get degrees.
• Whitney Houston (1963–2012) was a world-famous American singer and actress. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She was known for her powerful voice and hit songs.
• Peter Houston (born 1958) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. He played for several teams in Scotland.

Places Named Houston

Besides the big city in Texas, there are other places named Houston:

• Houston Acres, Kentucky is a small city in the state of Kentucky.
• Houston County, Alabama is a county located in the state of Alabama. A county is a part of a state, like a district.
• Houston, Renfrewshire is a village in Scotland. It is located in a part of Scotland called Renfrewshire.

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