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

James Pinckney Henderson

Site of the home from 1840 to 1856 of

Photographed By Brian Anderson, February 18, 2024

1. Site of Home of James Pinckney Henderson Marker

Inscription. First governor of the State of Texas, 1846-1847. Born in North Carolina, March 31, 1803. Died in Washington, D. C., June 4, 1858 while serving as Senator from Texas. His remains were removed to the state cemetery at Austin in 1930.

Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 7614.)

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

Location. 31° 31.409′ N, 94° 6.486′ W. Marker is in San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. Marker is on South Liberty Street (Farm to Market Road 2213), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 South Liberty Street, 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. First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cullen House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of San Augustine University (approx. 0.3 miles away); Christ Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); George Louis Crocket (approx. 0.4 miles

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away); St. Augustine Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Home of Matthew Cartwright (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Augustine.

Also see . . . Henderson, James Pinckney (1808–1858) - 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 46 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.

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