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

Home of Col. Stephen William Blount

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

1. Home of Col. Stephen William Blount Marker

Inscription. Born Feb. 3, 1808 in Burke County, Georgia. Came to Texas in 1835. Joined the Army of Texas after signing the Declaration of Independence. First county clerk of San Augustine County First district clerk of the First Judicial District Died, February 7, 1890 at San Augustine, Texas.

Erected 1936 by The State of Texas. (Marker Number 16086.)

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° 31.801′ N, 94° 6.333′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. It is at the intersection of East Columbia Street and North Ayish Street, on the right when traveling west on East Columbia Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 503 E Columbia 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

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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: Site of the First Methodist Episcopal Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Home of Matthew Cartwright (about 500 feet away); George Louis Crocket (about 500 feet away); Christ Church (about 600 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named First United Methodist Church (about 800 feet away); Site of San Augustine University (approx. 0.2 miles away); An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Augustine.

Home of Col. Stephen William Blount and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

2. Home of Col. Stephen William Blount 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 528 times since then and 58 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.