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On This Site Stood the Only Home Owned in Texas by Stephen F. Austin

San Felipe, Austin County

Marker Text

On this site stood the only home owned in Texas by Stephen F. Austin. It was burned, March 29, 1836, when San Felipe was set afire by Texans to prevent its falling into the hands of the advancing Mexican army under General Santa Anna.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Stephen F. Austin State Park P38 (off FM 1458) San Felipe
Marker # 6345
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial historical marker (gray granite)
Code pioneers
Latitude, Longitude 29.806331, -96.097733

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