San Augustine

Known as “The Cradle of Texas,” history walks the streets here. San Augustine is located on historic “El Camino Real” (the Royal Highway, now Texas 21 in this area). Sam Houston walked here; Davy Crockett was feted on his way to the Alamo; and J. Pinckney Henderson, Texas’ first governor, lived here when San Augustine was the eastern gateway to Texas. Several church congregations lay claim as Texas’ oldest: Presbyterian, Episcopal and Methodist (24 miles east, five miles north of Milam).

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Ezekiel W. Cullen Home

An early judge of the First District Court of Texas, Cullen lived in this large house of Greek Revival style, the entire upper floor a ballroom; 1839 structure. Congress and…

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Things to Do in San Augustine

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Sabine National Forest

Nearest entrance about five miles east on F.M. 353.

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

El Camino Real

Spanish for the Royal Highway, also called Old San Antonio Road, the first "interstate" (actually…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Mission Se-ora de los Dolores de los Ais

Also known as Dolores Mission, was established 1716 by the Domingo Ramon expedition. Abandoned due…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Old Town Well

Dug to a depth of 27 feet by slave labor in 1860, the old town…

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Angelina National Forest

Nearest entrance about 11 miles south on Texas 147. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, canoeing,…

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