Built 1889 by I. H. Hollis. Succeeded the imposing home ("Yellow House") of John P. Border, merchant. Also on site was office of K. L. Anderson, last vice president of Republic. This structure escaped the great fire, 1890. Has housed many businesses, including post office, 1911. (1968)
Old Hollis Building
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Old Hollis Building is a historical marker in San Augustine, San Augustine County, dedicated in 1968. 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 31.5303, -94.1096 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 Site of the "Red Lander" Office, Site of Old Customhouse, and San Augustine County Jail.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5405007617. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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