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On El Camino Real - Old Spanish Road. One of 3 ports of entry in Republic of Texas, 1836-1845; here duties were collected for entire eastern border. For many years, only public building in town. Served as courthouse; site of cases tried by many famous lawyers. Replaced by new building in 1855. (1966)
Site of Old Customhouse is a historical marker in San Augustine, San Augustine County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 51 historical markers documented in San Augustine County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 161 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5300, -94.1093 near San Augustine. The nearest cataloged historic site is Site of Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Old Hollis Building, Site of the "Red Lander" Office, and Cullen House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5405007599. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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