Augusta in Houston County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Augusta Union Church

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

1. Augusta Union Church Marker

Inscription. A fine example of rural Union churches, this building has served a number of denominations in the Augusta community. It also served as a schoolhouse in the community's early years. Probably built in the 1850s, the church evolved to its current appearance over time to meet the changing needs of the congregation. Its features include shiplap siding, double entry doors, Greek Revival trim, and cornice details, Victorian-era shingled gable ends and an early 20th century pyramidal steeple. It continues to serve the community as the site of annual homecoming observances. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1990

Erected 1990 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11228.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1990.

Location. 31° 31.771′ N, 95° 19.92′ W. Marker is in Augusta, Texas, in Houston County. It is on County Road 1560 0.1 miles south of Farm to Market Road 227, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located at the front entrance of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6261 Co Rd 1560, Grapeland TX 75844, 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

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marker: The Edens-Madden Massacre (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daniel Mclean (1784 - May 10, 1837) (about 700 feet away); Site of Old Town of Augusta (about 700 feet away); Hayes Park (about 700 feet away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.4 miles away); Augusta Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); John and Lucinda Nugent Sheridan (approx. 0.4 miles away); Darius H. Edens (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Augusta.

The entrance to the Augusta Union Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

2. The entrance to the Augusta Union Church and Marker

The view of the Augusta Union Church and Marker from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 25, 2024

3. The view of the Augusta Union Church and Marker from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.