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Allen's Landing founded
1836
Buffalo Bayou, Houston
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Two brothers from New York bought swampland at the head of navigation on Buffalo Bayou and advertised a city that did not exist, naming it for Sam Houston. It was capital of the Republic within a year.
That was 1 of the hidden places.
Location: documented spot
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