San Augustine in San Augustine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Old Customhouse
For many years, only public building in town. Served as courthouse; site of cases tried by many famous lawyers. Replaced by new building in 1855.
Erected 1966 by Texas State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 7599.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 31° 31.803′ N, 94° 6.56′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. It is on South Montgomery Street north of East Main Street (State Highway 21), 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.
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: Site of Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Hollis Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Sam Houston in San Augustine (within shouting distance of this marker); The "Red Lander" Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Augus Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); San Augustine County Jail (about 500 feet away); San Augustine County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); James Pinckney Henderson (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Augustine.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 3. submitted on December 3, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.


