San Augustine, TX, United States
Site of Old Custom House. 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 n
ew building in 1855. #7599
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 19826 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off