James Sanders Holman
Encyclopedia
James Sanders Holman became the first mayor
of Houston, Texas
in 1837. He served as mayor until 1838.
Mayor
In many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
in 1837. He served as mayor until 1838.