Home of Col. Stephen William Blount

Stephen William Blount was born on February 13, 1808, in Burke County, Georgia, where he was a militia colonel and then a sheriff, the Handbook of Texas says. He settled at San Augustine in August 1835 and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, but the Handbook says he reached San Jacinto only the day after the battle. He served as postmaster from 1846 to 1849 and acquired 60,000 acres on which he raised cotton. A charter member of Redland Lodge No. 3 and an Episcopalian, he died on February 7, 1890.

What the plaque says

Home of Col. Stephen William Blount Born Feb. 3, 1808 in Burke County, Georgia. Came to Texas in 1835. Joined the Army of Texas after signing the Declaration of Independence. First county clerk of San Augustine County First district clerk of the First Judicial District Died, February 7, 1890 at San Augustine, Texas. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Where it stands

More markers nearby

• Home of Matthew Cartwright — steps away
• First United Methodist Church of San Augustine — steps away
• Site of San Augustine University — steps away
• An Early Presbyterian Church in Texas — steps away