Sam Houston in San Augustine
Sam Houston (March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863) left home in 1809 and lived among the Cherokees. After two years he returned to the Anglo world; he opened a school, fought the British under Andrew Jackson, and was governor of Tennessee. After a three-week marriage, Houston left the governorship and returned to the Cherokees; three years later, he came to Texas.
Upon his arrival in San Augustine, Sam Houston opened a legal practice on this site. For the next thirty years he used "The Redlands as a place of business, residence, or refuge. Houston is said to have recuperated from the Battle of San Jacinto in the home of Colonel Phillip Sublett, issuing his report of the battle from San Augustine.
Following Houston's term as president of the Republic of Texas, the people of San Augustine elected him to serve them in the Texas House of Representatives during the fourth and fifth congresses. Houston's divorce from Eliza Allen took place in San Augustine in 1837. He married Margaret Lea in 1840; though her health would not permit her to live in San Augustine, she made frequent visits.
The early and strong support of the people of "The
Redlands for Sam Houston and Houston's love for them is
documented in the history and lore of San Augustine and
its people.
Erected
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, Texas Independence.
Location. 31° 31.82′ N, 94° 6.572′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. It is on East Columbia Street (State Highway 547) east of South Harrison Street (State Route 3230), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Augustine TX 75972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Hollis Building (here, next to this marker); Site of Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson (a few steps from this marker); The "Red Lander" Office (a few steps from this marker); Site of Old Customhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Augus Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); San Augustine County Jail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Augustine County Courthouse (about 500 feet away); James Pinckney Henderson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Augustine.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 940 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on July 2, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
