Historical Markers of San Augustine

There are a million places that came to mind when I first read the assignment. So, I had to narrow it down to where I spent most of my time. The answer to that would be in my car. I have recently gotten engaged to a resident of San Augustine, Tx. This may have had a little emphasis on my final decision. I have never imagined that I would grow fond of our rivalry because of the bad reputation it casted from my up-bringing. This paper has given me the opportunity to open my eyes to the delightful aspects of San Augustine. Who knows, this might be the place I will start my own family and I could not think of anything more personal than that.

1. AUGUS THEATRE 110 E COLUMBIA STREET # 12176

This theatre was built in the 1920s by a former citizen E. H. Blount. Before it became the theatre it was the home to a barber shop and two other businesses. The Augus Theatre is most popularly known by its structure. William M. Wade took control of the operation from 1927 through 1972. To maintain the authenticity of the Theatre, Russell Lee photographs from the 1930s are kept and looked after during renovation of the 1990s. The San Augustine County Historical Society currently resides the historical theatre. My “future” Mother-in-law told me she could remember going to the movies there just for the homemade donuts. The donuts would be “dripping with sugar as you would try to eat them.” She also made the statement that the balcony was also a nice touch for movies. http://visit.sanaugustinetx.com/homes/atmt.html

2. EZEKIEL CULLEN HOME 205 S CONGRESS STREET # 7598

Augustus Phelps built this house in 1839 in which became the residence of Judge Ezekiel Cullen. Mr. Cullen is formerly known as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas and also a member of the 3rd Congress. In 1953, a grandson of Ezekiel Cullen, Hugh Roy Cullen, gave the house in memory to Ezekiel Cullen Chapter of the Daughters of Republic of Texas. Currently,...