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

Site of San Augustine University

Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 18, 2024

1. Site of San Augustine University Marker

Inscription. Incorporated June 5, 1837. Granted four leagues of land for its support. Opened September 5, 1842. Marcus A. Montrose, President, 1842-1845. James Russell, M. A. University of Edinburgh, President, 1845-1847. Bitter sectarianism wrought its downfall. Merged with Wesleyan College into the University of Eastern Texas in 1847. Succeeded by the San Augustine Masonic Institute.

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 7639.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 5, 1842.

Location. 31° 31.668′ N, 94° 6.31′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. Marker is on East Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Augustine TX 75972, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Christ Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Louis Crocket (about 400 feet away); Home of Matthew Cartwright (about 400 feet away); First United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named First United Methodist Church (about

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600 feet away); Site of the First Methodist Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Home of Col. Stephen William Blount (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cullen House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Augustine.

Also see . . . University of San Augustine - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.

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