Also known as Dolores Mission, was established 1716 by the Domingo Ramon expedition. Abandoned due to French invasion in 1719; restored in 1721 and became headquarters for Zacatecan missions in East Texas. Abandoned 1773
San Augustine, TX MissionsDug 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 ArtifactsNearest entrance about 11 miles south on Texas 147
San Augustine, TX National AttractionsSpanish 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 HistoryAn 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 HomesGeneral history museum in 1925-vintage Gilmer Post Office building on courthouse square. Chronological exhibits including Cad...
Historical exhibits, including antique dolls, old buggy, are in restored historic bank building on square. Texas Tearoom is o...
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
1.8-mile walking trail through one of the finest old pine stands in East Texas. Close-up views of 225-year-old longleaf pines...