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).

Take the long way.

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

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

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

El Camino Real

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

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Sabine National Forest

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

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

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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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Angelina National Forest

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

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Old Town Well

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

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