Site of the "Red Lander" Office

One of the most influential newspapers in the Republic of Texas during the 1840s. W. W. Parker bought equipment of "Texas Chronicle," Galveston, and brought it here in 1837. He published the "Red Lander" for three years. Dr. John S. "Rip" Ford, the celebrated journalist, Texas Ranger, and Confederate officer was on the staff. Alanson W. Canfield bought the paper June 12, 1840. Published a comprehensive weekly journal of wide circulation until 1853. Later, papers in other cities gained in prestige; this led to demise of the "Red Lander," 1861. (1968)

Site of the "Red Lander" Office is a historical marker in San Augustine, San Augustine County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 51 historical markers documented in San Augustine County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 161 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.5305, -94.1095 near San Augustine. The nearest cataloged historic site is Old Hollis Building (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Site of Law Office of Kenneth L. Anderson, Site of Old Customhouse, and Cullen House.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5405007633. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.