Dug to a depth of 27 feet by slave labor in 1860, the old town well supplied citizens as well as travelers on El Camino Real (The Royal Highway)
San Augustine, TX ArtifactsAn 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
San Augustine, TX Historic HomesSpanish for the Royal Highway, also called Old San Antonio Road, the first "interstate" (actually international) highway system in North America. In this area Texas 21 follows the old route laid out about 1690
San Augustine, TX HistoryNearest entrance about 11 miles south on Texas 147
San Augustine, TX National AttractionsNearest entrance about five miles east on F.M. 353
San Augustine, TX Natural AttractionsHoustan County Lake has a good reputation in regards to anglers having the chance of catching a trophy bass. There is standi...
Details about the Big Thicket National Preserve, interpretive panels, information on trails and boating. Hiking trails of var...
Jay Gould Private Railroad Car—The "Atalanta" has luxurious interior with four staterooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bu...