Houston Light Guard
The Houston Light Guard was one of the oldest militia companies founded in Texas. Founded in 1873, it served as Company G of the 143rd Infantry Regiment during both World Wars and later as A co 2nd Battalion, 143rd Infantry after the Pentomic division system. It was apart of the National Guard's only Airborne Infantry Brigades, was a Ranger Company, and a Long Range Surveillance Company. The Houston Light Guard moniker is an official US Army special designation.
Houston Light Guard Armory | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
The building is home to the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum | |
| Location | 3820 Caroline Street, Houston |
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| Coordinates | 29.7358°N 95.3779°W |
| Area | 23,000 square feet (2,100 m2) |
| Built | 1925 |
| Architect | Alfred C. Finn |
| Architectural style | Late Renaissance Neo-Gothic |
| NRHP reference No. | 100009738 |
| Added to NRHP | 4 January, 2024 |
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