75972 -- 1911 San Augustine Post Office, San Augustine TX
N 31° 31.820 W 094° 06.596
15R E 394627 N 3488911
An early 20th century post office in San Augustine was located in the Old Hollis Building downtown
Waymark Code: WMXGTD
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/11/2018
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The Old Hollis Building is located at 128 E Columbia Street in downtown San Augustine TX.
A state historic marker on the building preserves its history as an old post office starting in 1911, and reads as follows:
"OLD HOLLIS BUILDING
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 businesses, including post office, 1911. (1968)"
Type of structure:: historic location
re-enter Zip Code here:: 75972
Current Status:: Former Historic Location
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