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. It 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.

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,

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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: 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 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 New Albany, Ohio.)

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, December 2, 2025

2. Site of San Augustine University Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. 2. submitted on December 3, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas.