Site of San Augustine University
N 31° 31.665 W 094° 06.308
15R E 395080 N 3488621
The 1936 Centennial marker at the site of San Augustine University near downtown
Waymark Code: WMXEJM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/02/2018
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This 1936 gray granite historical marker in an overgrown vacant lot is all that remains of San Augustine University. Marker is located in a residential neighborhood, so please be aware that people may wonder why you are creeping around with a camera.
Marker Number: 7639
Marker Text:
Site of
SAN AUGUSTINE
UNIVERSITY
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 downfall
Merged with Wesleyan College into the University of Eastern Texas in 1847
Succeeded by the San Augustine Masonic Institute
Erected by the State of Texas
1936
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