Old Market Square in Houston, TX even has a name that sounds fun and interesting, which is exactly what you'll find when you visit this Texas attraction.<
Old Market Square in Houston is surrounded by the streets of Milam, Travis, Congress and Preston. Since it was started in 1836 by John Kirby and Augustus Chapman Allen, the city's founders, it has continued to be a geographic centerpiece of the Houston downtown area. Augusta Allen donated the square to Houston in 1854 and it was used as an open air produce market. Since it was located near Allen's Landing, which was the original first port in Houston, the downtown section of Houston grew around the square. Some of the first buildings there were the Texas Capitol and White House and numerous City Halls.
You'll love the 19th century architecture that surrounds the Old Market Square, as well as the many entertainment venues, businesses, dining establishments and even some great nightclubs. The location of the historic Old Market Square in Houston is between the Theatre District and Allen's Landing. Another very interesting part of the square that people love, besides the architecture is the sidewalks and scenery. The sidewalks are not only paved with the history of Houston, but the concrete benches have inlaid historical photos to view while you're relaxing in the sun or shade.
Old Market Square is located right in the middle of the Main Street/Market Square Historic District. The Kennedy Bakery Building, which is the oldest surviving building in Houston since its origin in 1847, is right across Congress Street. Right across one corner of the Old Market Square you can view the Friedman Clock Tower, which is the original market clock used in the 1904 City Hall and Market.
