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

Site of Mission Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores de Los Ais

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, May 2, 2009

1. Site of Mission Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores de Los Ais Marker

Inscription. Established in 1716 by Padre Fray Antonio Margil de Jesús. Here faithful Franciscans labored for the purpose of civilizing and Christianizing the Ais Indians. Abandoned temporarily due to the French incursions from Louisiana in 1719. Restored by the Marquis of Aguayo in 1721. The mission also served to confirm the claim of the King of Spain to the Province of Texas.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7627.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1716.

Location. 31° 31.374′ N, 94° 6.948′ W. Marker is near San Augustine, Texas, in San Augustine County. It is on State Highway 147, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 South Broadway, 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: Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (a few steps from this marker); James Pinckney Henderson (approx. half a mile away); St. Augustine Catholic Church (approx. half a mile away); San Augustine County Jail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lewis Hotel (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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Major Murry L. Wortham (approx. 0.6 miles away); Early Texas Sawmill (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named James Pinckney Henderson (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Augustine.

More about this marker. On the grounds of the Mission Dolores Visitor Center.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

2. Site of Mission Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores de Los Ais Marker

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023

3. Site of Mission Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores de Los Ais Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,638 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 2, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.