Historical Marker
Site of the home of Elisha Roberts
San Augustine, San Augustine County · Texas
Erected 1936
The Handbook of Texas says Elisha Roberts first entered East Texas in 1822 while pursuing a runaway enslaved man, and in 1823 acquired land east of Ayish Bayou from a Spaniard in exchange for an enslaved person. He settled his family near the future San Augustine in January 1824 and built a cotton gin on Tiger Creek in 1825, one of four in the district. In 1835 and 1836 he supplied provisions, lodging and transportation to the Texas cause. He died on October 3, 1844, and his wife Martha on December 18, 1845; both were buried near their home.
What the plaque says
Site of the home of Elisha Roberts (1785-1844) Early influential citizen * Important figure in the Fredonian Rebellion * Alcalde of San Augustine in 1831 * A haven of hospitality to travelers Erected by the State of Texas 1936
Where it stands
31.51139, -94.04886 · Directions
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