Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road
Marked by The Daughters of The American Revolution and The State of Texas A.D. 1918 — — Map (db m221208) HM
English Marker The Lobanillo landscape hosted caravans of people and animals on El Camino Real de los Tejas as they moved back and forth between the two capitals of Presidio Los Adaes in present-day Louisiana and Monclova in Mexico during the . . . — — Map (db m188752) HM
Pioneer, soldier, civic leader, and
state legislator, Alexander Horton
(1810-1894) came to Texas in 1824.
he served as an aide-de-camp to
Gen. Sam Houston at the battle
of San Jacinto, April 21,1836. this
cemetery is situated on . . . — — Map (db m202270) HM
Organized as the Bethel Presbyterian Church at Goodlaw school house by the Rev. Hugh Wilson on June 2, 1838 with the following charter members: James, Isabella, Joseph and Martha Sharp H. G. Peggy, James and Elam Alexander John, Synta and Amanda . . . — — Map (db m221109) HM
Constructed in the 1920s by prominent citizen E.H. Blount, this building was originally divided for three businesses including a barber shop. The structure is best known for the Augus Theatre, operated by William M. Wade, which moved into the . . . — — Map (db m30617) HM
During World War II, the U.S. military established multiple Prisoners of War (POW) Branch Camps at the request of East Texas communities seeking to boost federal economic investment and address local labor shortages. San Augustine, a branch of Camp . . . — — Map (db m221472) HM
The first recorded burial here is for Able Allison Lewis, a veteran of the American Revolution, in 1838. Oral tradition identifies his widow, Patsey Lewis, as giving land along El Camino Real for a public graveyard after his death. She and several . . . — — Map (db m175258) HM
East Texas mother church. Founded 1848 by Rev. Henry Samson, missionary sent on plea of Mrs. J. Pinckney Henderson, wife of first (1846-1847) Governor of State of Texas.
Original brick building, 1851. This strongly braced post . . . — — Map (db m290724) HM
One-fourth mile north to site of Early Texas Sawmill Texas' first million-dollar industry - lumbering - was born to recorded history with the building of two sawmills in 1819. One, located on Ironosa Creek in present San Augustine . . . — — Map (db m175173) HM
Swollen streams and great rivers. Rolling hills and deep
forests. Dark swamps and hot deserts. Across more than
2,500 miles, El Camino Real de los Tejas followed varied
and challenging terrain-along the footpaths of American
Indians who had . . . — — Map (db m188753) HM
This marker was approved by the 1989
Texas Annual Conference and authorized by the General Commission on
Archives and History of the United
Methodist Church.
The site of the original church is
located by a Texas historical marker
on the . . . — — Map (db m175346) HM
The Rev. Littleton Fowler (1803-1846), one of the first Methodist missionaries sent to the Republic of Texas, came to San Augustine in October 1837. Within two weeks, a lot was given across the street from this site, trustees named, money raised, . . . — — Map (db m176299) HM
George Louis Crocket (1861-1936) was born in San Augustine, Texas, the youngest of five
children. He attended the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, an Episcopalian
liberal arts college. After graduation Crocket became the deacon in . . . — — Map (db m179407) HM
Born Feb. 3, 1808 in Burke County, Georgia. Came to Texas in 1835. Joined the Army of Texas after signing the Declaration of Independence. First county clerk of San Augustine County First district clerk of the First Judicial District Died, February . . . — — Map (db m221324) HM
Born in North Carolina March 31 1808 • Arrived in Texas June 3, 1836 at the head of a company of volunteers • Attorney General of the Republic 1836 • Secretary of State 1836-1837 • Minister to England and France 1837-1839 • Special Minister to the . . . — — Map (db m221103) HM
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. — — Map (db m241822) HM
Blacks in San Augustine worshiped together as early as 1845 when two slaves known as Sutton and Bartlett were granted licenses to preach in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. They built a place of worship, referred to as the "Church on the . . . — — Map (db m175295) HM
Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road
Marked by The Daughters of the
American Revolution
and the State of Texas
A.D. 1918 — — Map (db m219113) HM
Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road
Marked by The Daughters of The American Revolution and The State of Texas A.D. 1918 — — Map (db m221207) HM
Kings Highway
Camino Real
Old San Antonio Road
Marked by The
Daughters of The
American Revolution
and The State of Texas
A.D. 1918 — — Map (db m219115) HM
Following emancipation, African Americans struggled for equality, as public facilities, private businesses and neighborhoods were often segregated. When African Americans did find non-agricultural employment it was primarily for manual labor jobs . . . — — Map (db m175240) HM
Location of the First Presbyterian Church in Texas
Organized June 2 1838 by Rev. Hugh Wilson, D.D.
Charter Members
Mr. and Mrs. J. Sharp ·
Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Sharp ·
Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Hibbits ·
Mrs. E. Erwing ·
Mrs. M. McEiver · . . . — — Map (db m202266) HM
By the time Texas became a republic in 1836, Nathaniel Hunt had settled in this area with his wife, Mary Elizabeth (White), and their children, including their oldest daughter Clarissa and her husband, John M. Neely. The Hunt and Neely families were . . . — — Map (db m286394) HM
Shot down: December 30, 1967 (Date of presumptive death January 18, 1977) Date of Birth: May 26, 1943 F4C Phantom Jet 480 Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 366 Tactical Fighter Wing Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam (RVN) — — Map (db m151664) HM WM
This rural community was settled in the 1840s by William Coleson (W.C.) Norwood (1794-1885) and Eliza LeGrand Norwood (1808-1859). They migrated from North Carolina, where W.C. was a merchant and postmaster in the town of Norwood. The Norwoods . . . — — Map (db m30557) HM
Built 1889 by I.H. Hollis. Succeeded the imposing home ("Yellow House") of John P. Border, merchant.
Also on site was office of K.L. Anderson, last vice president of Republic. This structure escaped the great fire, 1890. Has housed many . . . — — Map (db m202011) HM
Sam Houston (March 2, 1793 - July 26, 1863) left home in
1809 and lived among the Cherokees. After two years he
returned to the Anglo world; he opened a school, fought
the British under Andrew Jackson, and was governor of
Tennessee. After a . . . — — Map (db m176326) HM
An early eastern gate to Texas, in area claimed in 1600's by both France and Spain. To back her claim, Spain in 1691 chartered from Mexico past this site El Camino Real (The King's Highway) and established nearby in 1717 Mission Dolores de los . . . — — Map (db m175179) HM
This burial ground originated as the private cemetery of the J. C. Anderson family, whose residence stood on a nearby lot. The oldest of the 500 to 700 graves date from the 1830s. Prominent citizens buried here include Col. Stephen William Blount . . . — — Map (db m175514) HM
When the town of San Augustine was platted in 1834, this property was reserved for the public square, but it was another 20 years before the first courthouse was constructed here.
San Augustine was one of the 23 original counties established . . . — — Map (db m30642) HM
This 1919 County Jailhouse is a two-story rectangular building with symmetrical facades and minimal classical detailing. It was built from portions of an earlier 1882 jail including its bars, pulled from their brick moorings by teams of horses, . . . — — Map (db m175250) HM
San Augustine lawyer and public official who was the last Vice President of the Republic of Texas. Born in Hillsboro, N. C., Sept. 11, 1805. Moved in 1829 to Shelbyville, Tenn., and in 1837 to San Augustine. Here he was collector of customs by . . . — — Map (db m176318) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m30303) HM
On El Camino Real - Old Spanish Road. One of 3 ports of entry in Republic of Texas, 1836-1845; here duties were collected for entire eastern border.
For many years, only public building in town. Served as courthouse; site of cases tried by many . . . — — Map (db m241818) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m241821) HM
Climax of first Anglo-American rebellion in East Texas. In 1826, colonizer Hayden Edwards defied expulsion orders of Mexico and founded Republic of Fredonia - raising flag of "Independence, Liberty and Justice." When Ayish Bayou settlers refused to . . . — — Map (db m221302) HM
Site of the first Methodist Episcopal Church erected in the Republic of Texas. Corner stone laid, January 7, 1838 with the usages of the Masonic Order. The Reverend Littelton Fowler and General Thomas J. Rusk delivered Addresses. — — Map (db m179406) HM
San Augustine, Texas February 1, 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia Forever in Our HeartsIlan Ramon - Payload Specialist 1 Laurel Clark - Mission Specialist 4 Michael P. Anderson - Payload Commander 1 Rick Husband - Commander William C. McCool - Pilot . . . — — Map (db m175174) HM
In 1716 Franciscan missionaries held the first Catholic services in this vicinity. For many years Catholics in San Augustine were without leadership until 1847 when the Diocese of Galveston recognized it as a mission and sent the Rev. L. C. M. . . . — — Map (db m175249) HM
Site of The "Red Lander" Office One of the most influential newspapers in the Republic of Texas during the 1840s. W. W. Parker bought equipment of "Texas Chronicle," Galveston, and brought it here in 1837. He published the "Red . . . — — Map (db m176331) HM
Dr. Samuel (1765-1843) and Precious Wofford (d. 1841) Thompson and their sons were among the earliest settlers of this area. Samuel Thompson served as alcalde of the San Augustine municipality and later organized area churches and schools.
. . . — — Map (db m31107) HM
Site of Wesleyan College Established in 1842. Incorporated January 16, 1844 by the Methodist Church. Named for John Wesley (1703-1791), the founder of Methodism. A successful school for a brief period. United with the University of . . . — — Map (db m175899) HM
Early influential citizen · Important figure in the Fredonian Rebellion · Alcalde of San Augustine in 1831 · A haven of hospitality to travelers — — Map (db m308353) HM
