Old Hollis Building

Historical marker location:

E. Columbia St., San Augustine, Texas

( southwest corner of Columbia and Montgomery streets, marker faces Columbia Street)

Marker installed: 1968

Built 1889 by I. H. Hollis. Succeeded the imposing home ("Yellow House") of John P. Border, merchant.

Also on site was office of K. L. Anderson, last vice president of Republic.

This structure escaped the great fire, 1890. Has housed many businesses, including post office, 1911. (1968).

markets, mercantiles