Near Sunrise in San Augustine County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of the Home of Elisha Roberts
(1785-1844)
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023
1. Site of the Home of Elisha Roberts Marker
Early influential citizen · Important figure in the Fredonian Rebellion · Alcalde of San Augustine in 1831 · A haven of hospitality to travelers
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 7636.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 31° 30.682′ N, 94° 2.929′ W. Marker is near Sunrise, Texas, in San Augustine County. It is on State Highway 21 0.3 miles County Road 135, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on SH 21 about 5 miles east of US 96, about midway between CR 127 and FM 3153. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2952 State Highway 21, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (here, next to this marker); Site of the Battle of Fredonia (approx. 2 miles away); Chapel Hill Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); Thompson Family (approx. 2.4 miles away); Wesleyan College (approx. 3.3 miles away); Camp San Augustine World War II P.O.W. Camp (approx. 3.4 miles away); Site of San Augustine University (approx. 3˝ miles away); Home of Matthew Cartwright (approx. 3˝ miles away).
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023
2. Site of the Home of Elisha Roberts Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 701 times since then and 114 times this year. Last updated on August 15, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
