Come visit us in San Augustine, Texas
Nearest entrance about five miles east on F.M. 353
San Augustine, TX Natural AttractionsNearest entrance about 11 miles south on Texas 147
San Augustine, TX National AttractionsDug 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 ArtifactsSpanish 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 HistoryAlso 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 ...