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San Augustine, Texas
City
Hail Blount House, April 2012
Hail Blount House, April 2012
Location of San Augustine, Texas
Location of San Augustine, Texas
SanAugustine County SanAugustine.svg
Country United States
State Texas
County San Augustine
Area
 • Total 4.80 sq mi (12.44 km2)
 • Land 4.72 sq mi (12.22 km2)
 • Water 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation
345 ft (105 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,920
 • Density 400.25/sq mi (154.53/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75972
Area code(s) 936
FIPS code 48-65024
GNIS feature ID 2411775

San Augustine is a city in East Texas, United States. It is the main city of San Augustine County, Texas. In 2020, about 1,920 people lived there.

History of San Augustine

The first European settlement in this area started in 1717. Spanish missionaries built a mission called Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de los Ais. This mission was later abandoned and then rebuilt in 1721. It stayed active until 1773. Today, you can visit its preserved site at Mission Dolores State Historic Site.

The town of San Augustine officially began in 1832. It was built on land owned by Thomas S. McFarland. The town got its name from an old Spanish fort, the Presidio de San Agustín de Ahumada. This fort was named after Don Agustín de Ahumada y Villalón. He was a very important leader in New Spain from 1755 to 1761.

Geography and Climate

San Augustine is located in East Texas. It covers an area of about 4.8 square miles (12.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

What is the Climate Like?

The weather in San Augustine has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa."

Climate data for San Augustine, Texas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1909–1917, 2000–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 83
(28)		 85
(29)		 95
(35)		 93
(34)		 98
(37)		 104
(40)		 105
(41)		 112
(44)		 108
(42)		 97
(36)		 89
(32)		 90
(32)		 112
(44)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 59.5
(15.3)		 63.2
(17.3)		 70.2
(21.2)		 76.9
(24.9)		 84.0
(28.9)		 90.3
(32.4)		 93.5
(34.2)		 94.4
(34.7)		 88.5
(31.4)		 79.5
(26.4)		 69.7
(20.9)		 61.0
(16.1)		 77.6
(25.3)
Daily mean °F (°C) 47.4
(8.6)		 51.1
(10.6)		 57.7
(14.3)		 64.7
(18.2)		 72.5
(22.5)		 79.0
(26.1)		 82.0
(27.8)		 82.1
(27.8)		 76.4
(24.7)		 66.5
(19.2)		 56.6
(13.7)		 48.8
(9.3)		 65.4
(18.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 35.4
(1.9)		 39.0
(3.9)		 45.3
(7.4)		 52.5
(11.4)		 60.9
(16.1)		 67.7
(19.8)		 70.4
(21.3)		 69.9
(21.1)		 64.3
(17.9)		 53.4
(11.9)		 43.5
(6.4)		 36.5
(2.5)		 53.2
(11.8)
Record low °F (°C) 7
(−14)		 1
(−17)		 17
(−8)		 22
(−6)		 35
(2)		 50
(10)		 57
(14)		 56
(13)		 38
(3)		 22
(−6)		 14
(−10)		 8
(−13)		 1
(−17)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.95
(126)		 5.11
(130)		 5.22
(133)		 4.65
(118)		 4.30
(109)		 4.80
(122)		 3.22
(82)		 4.28
(109)		 4.18
(106)		 4.75
(121)		 4.70
(119)		 5.40
(137)		 55.56
(1,411)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.1
(0.25)		 0.1
(0.25)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.2
(0.51)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 9.2 8.4 8.0 7.1 7.3 8.2 7.0 6.5 6.3 6.0 7.6 8.9 90.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
Source: NOAA

People in San Augustine

Population Changes Over Time

The city's population has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived in San Augustine during different census years:

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1870 250 —
1880 503 101.2%
1890 744 47.9%
1900 261 −64.9%
1910 1,204 361.3%
1920 1,268 5.3%
1930 1,247 −1.7%
1940 1,516 21.6%
1950 2,510 65.6%
1960 2,584 2.9%
1970 2,539 −1.7%
1980 2,930 15.4%
1990 2,337 −20.2%
2000 2,475 5.9%
2010 2,108 −14.8%
2020 1,920 −8.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Who Lives in San Augustine? (2020 Census)

In 2020, there were 1,920 people living in San Augustine. There were 982 households and 536 families.

The table below shows the different groups of people living in the city:

San Augustine city, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 767 629 36.39% 32.76%
Black or African American alone (NH) 1,092 968 51.80% 50.42%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 1 0 0.05% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 9 13 0.43% 0.68%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 5 0 0.24% 0.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 13 38 0.62% 1.98%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 221 272 10.48% 14.17%
Total 2,108 1,920 100.00% 100.00%

Education in San Augustine

The city of San Augustine has its own school system. It is called the San Augustine Independent School District. Long ago, the city was also home to the University of San Augustine (Texas).

Notable People from San Augustine

Many interesting people have connections to San Augustine. Here are a few:

  • Kenneth Lewis Anderson: He was the last Vice President of the Republic of Texas.
  • Edward A. Clark: He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Australia.
  • Dominique Edison: A wide receiver who played for the Seattle Seahawks football team.
  • Joseph Barton Elam: He was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.
  • John A. Greer: He served as the Lieutenant Governor of Texas.
  • Frances Cox Henderson: She was the wife of Governor Henderson. She helped start the Episcopal Church in San Augustine.
  • J. Pinckney Henderson: He was the very first governor of the State of Texas.
  • Sam Houston: A famous historical figure and the first President of the Republic of Texas.
  • Kenneth M. Hoyt: He became a U.S. District Judge.
  • Memucan Hunt, Jr.: He was the Secretary of the Navy for the Republic of Texas. He also served as Texas's Minister to the United States.
  • Ben Ramsey: Another Texas Lieutenant Governor.
  • John A Ramsey: A well-known entrepreneur and generous giver.
  • Oran M. Roberts: He served as a Governor of Texas.
  • Franklin Barlow Sexton: He was a Texas Senator. He also held a high position in the Knights Templar of Texas.
Matthew Cartwright House, San Augustine, Texas
Matthew Cartwright House, April 2012

Photo Gallery

  • San Augustine Commercial District (1 of 1)

    Retail stores in Historic Commercial District

  • Angus Theater San Augustine (1 of 1)

    Angus Theater

  • Retail Stores San Augustine (1 of 1)

    San Augustine Drug Store and Heart of Texas Grill

  • Texas State Bank San Augustine (1 of 1)

    Texas State Bank

  • Presbyterian Church San Augustine (1 of 1)

    Presbyterian Church

  • San Augustine County Courthouse (1 of 1)

    San Augustine County Courthouse

  • Retail Stores San Augustine1 (1 of 1)

    Retail stores in Historic Commercial District

  • Historic building San Augustine1 (1 of 1)

    Historic building in downtown San Augustine

  • Imogene Cafe San Augustine (1 of 1)

    Imogene Cafe in downtown San Augustine

  • LewisHotel12 (1 of 1)

    Lewis Hotel

  • Episcopal Church San Augustine (1 of 1)

    Christ Church Episcopal Church

  • The Columns in San Augustine (1 of 1)

    The Columns Bed and Breakfast

See also

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