San Augustine in San Augustine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Hollis Building
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, May 8, 2010
1. Old Hollis Building Marker
Built 1889 by I.H. Hollis. Succeeded the imposing home ("Yellow House") of John P. Border, merchant.
Also on site was office of K.L. Anderson, last vice president of Republic.
This structure escaped the great fire, 1890. Has housed many businesses, including post office, 1911.
Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7617.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 31° 31.818′ N, 94° 6.576′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. It is on East Columbia Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 E Columbia, 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: Sam Houston in San Augustine (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
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, June 11, 2021
2. Old Hollis Building Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023
3. Old Hollis Building
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,064 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2022, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on May 12, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 2. submitted on June 17, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
