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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.
On This Site Stood the Only Home Owned in Texas by Stephen F. Austin is a historical marker in San Felipe, Austin County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 83 historical markers documented in Austin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 273 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.8160, -96.1061 near San Felipe. The nearest cataloged historic site is Pitts Place (historical marker), about 0.7 miles away. Others within a short drive include Near This Site Stood a Town Hall, Hill House, and J.J. Josey General Store.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5015006345. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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