Historic Plaque, San Augustine County Courthouse
Description:
Photograph of a historic plaque in San Augustine, Texas. It reads: "San Augustine County Courthouse. 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 after Texas won independence from Mexico in 1836. Early courts were held in the Mansion Hotel, and by 1840, the county government operated out of the Federa…
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Date:
October 26, 2005
Creator:
Belden, Dreanna L.
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Location:
31.52838361195367 -94.11091663862305
Partner:
UNT Libraries