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

Home of Matthew Cartwright

(1807-1870)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

1. Home of Matthew Cartwright Marker

Inscription. Built in 1839 by Isaac Campbell. Purchased by Matthew Cartwright in 1847. Still in possession of his descendants.

Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 16087.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.

Location. 31° 31.732′ N, 94° 6.296′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. It is on East Main Street (Texas Route 21) 0.1 miles east of South Ayish Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 503 E Main Street, 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,

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and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Louis Crocket (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christ Church (about 400 feet away); Site of San Augustine University (about 400 feet away); Home of Col. Stephen William Blount (about 500 feet away); Site of the First Methodist Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named First United Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); Cullen House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Augustine.

Home of Matthew Cartwright and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

2. Home of Matthew Cartwright and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.