FIRST -- Clerk of San Augustine County, San Augustine TX
N 31° 31.800 W 094° 06.339
15R E 395033 N 3488872
The historic marker at the former home of Col. Stephen William Blount, the first Clerk of San Augustine County
Waymark Code: WMXGE9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2018
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The former home of Col. Stephen William Blount is located at 503 Columbia Street in San Augustine. The historical marker is a 1936 grey granite centennial monument that reads as follows:'
"Home of Col. Stephen William Blount
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 7, 1890
at San Augustine, Texas.
Erected by the State of Texas
1936"
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