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University Of San Augustine (Texas)
University of San Augustine was a college located in Texas on June 5, 1837. It was located in San Augustine, Texas. It was granted its charter in 1837. Attendance rose to 150 students but dropped to 50. As a result of a rivalry between itself and Wesleyan College, both school closed down. In 1847 effort was made to merge both school and form the University of Eastern Texas. These efforts failed and all failed in 1851. Notable people Elisha Roberts (Trustee) {{Cite book, url=https://books.google.com/books?id=qBQEiQ5hEEgC&dq=%22University+of+San+Augustine%22+texas&pg=PA146, isbn = 9781563116032, title = Sons of the Republic of Texas, year = 2001, publisher = Turner Publishing Company References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Augustine, Texas
San Augustine is the county seat city of San Augustine County, Texas, in East Texas, United States. The population was at the 2020 census. History The first European settlement in the area began in 1717 with the establishment of Mission Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de los Ais by Spanish missionaries. The mission was abandoned and reestablished in 1721. It lasted until 1773 and is now preserved as Mission Dolores State Historic Site The town began in 1832 with land owned by Thomas S. McFarland. The town was named after the Presidio de San Agustín de Ahumada, which had been named in honor of the (1755–1761) Viceroy of New Spain, Don Agustín de Ahumada y Villalón. Geography San Augustine is located at (31.531086, –94.110971). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (2.08%) is water. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
