San Augustine is the

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city of San Augustine County, Texas, in

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, 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 Mission Dolores State Historic Site (41SA25) (also known as the Mission Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de los Ais) is a 36-acre historic site including a archaeological site listed on the National Register of Historic Places in San Augustine Cou ...

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)

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Agustín de Ahumada y Villalón.

Geography

San Augustine is located at (31.531086, –94.110971). According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and (2.08%) is water. Matthew Cartwright House, San Augustine, Texas

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the

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system, San Augustine has a

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, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.Climate Summary for San Augustine, Texas
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Demographics

As of the

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, there were 1,920 people, 982 households, and 536 families residing in the city. As of the

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of 2000, there were 2,475 people, 859 households, and 573 families living in the city. The

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was 525.2 people per square mile (202.9/km²). There were 1,076 housing units at an average density of 228.3/sq mi (88.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 37.82%

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, 57.94%

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, 0.08% Native American, 0.69%

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, 3.07% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races.

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of any race were 5.13% of the population. There were 859 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.3% were

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living together, 26.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.23. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 67.6 males. The

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for a household in the city was $25,489, and the median income for a family was $33,203. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $17,628 for females. The

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for the city was $14,918. About 19.1% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the

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, including 35.0% of those under age 18 and 30.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The city of San Augustine is served by the San Augustine Independent School District. The city was once home to the University of San Augustine (Texas)

Notable people

* Kenneth Lewis Anderson, The last

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of the

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Edward A. Clark Edward Aubrey Clark (July 15, 1906 – September 16, 1992) was an American lawyer, politician, officer and diplomat. He served as the United States Ambassador to Australia from 1965 to 1968. Early life He was born in San Augustine, Texas, son of ...

, U.S. Ambassador to

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, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver *

Joseph Barton Elam Joseph Barton Elam, Sr. (June 12, 1821 – July 4, 1885), was a two-term Democratic Party (US), Democratic U.S. representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district, whose service corresponded with the administration of U.S. President Ru ...

, U.S. Representative from

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from 1877 to 1881; spent part of his childhood near San Augustine * John A. Greer,

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Frances Cox Henderson Frances Cox Henderson (July 21, 1820 – January 25, 1897) was the First Lady of Texas and the wife of the first Governor of Texas, James Pinckney Henderson. She was well-educated and multi-lingual, translating books in Europe. Throughout her l ...

, wife of Governor Henderson, helped establish Episcopal Church in San Augustine *

J. Pinckney Henderson James Pinckney Henderson (March 31, 1808 – June 4, 1858) was an American and Republic of Texas lawyer, politician, and soldier, and the first governor of the State of Texas. Early years He was born in Lincolnton, North Carolina, on March 31, 1 ...

, The first governor of the State of Texas *

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, First President of the Republic of Texas * Kenneth M. Hoyt, U.S. District Judge *

Memucan Hunt, Jr. Memucan Hunt (August 7, 1807 – June 5, 1856) was the first Minister of Texas to the United States, Texas Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of the Texas Navy, and an unsuccessful candidate for President of the Republic of Texas, Vice-President o ...

, Secretary of the Navy of the Republic of Texas and Texas' Minister to the United States * Ben Ramsey, Texas Lieutenant Governor * John A Ramsey, prominent

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entrepreneur and philanthropist. (Nephew to Ben Ramsey) * Oran M. Roberts, Governor *

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, Texas Senator, Grand Commander of the Knights Templar of Texas

Photo gallery

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References

External links

City of San Augustine, Texas

Texas State Historical Association

Chamber of Commerce
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