San Augustine in San Augustine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

San Augustine City Cemetery

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1. San Augustine Cemetery Marker

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This burial ground originated as the private cemetery of the J. C. Anderson family, whose residence stood on a nearby lot. The oldest of the 500 to 700 graves date from the 1830s. Prominent citizens buried here include Col. Stephen William Blount (1808-1890), signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence; Dr. George L. Crocket (1861-1936), Episcopal clergyman and historian; and B. F. Benton (1827-1862), Confederate captain killed in the Civil War. Bought by the city in 1911, the cemetery is maintained by an association formed in 1921.

Erected 1977 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7638.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 31° 31.922′ N, 94° 6.544′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. Marker is on North Montgomery Street north of East Livingston Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Augustine TX 75972, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); The "Red Lander" Office (about 600 feet away); Augus Theatre (about 600 feet away); Sam Houston in San Augustine (about 600 feet away); Site of Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson (about 600 feet away); Old Hollis Building (about 700 feet away); San Augustine County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); James Pinckney Henderson (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Augustine.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.