Historical Marker

Site of Home of James Pinckney Henderson

Historical marker location:
S. Liberty St., San Augustine, Texas
( S. Liberty St. about 300 feet south of Hankins Street)
Marker installed: 1936

Site of the home from 1840 to 1856 of

JAMES PINCKNEY HENDERSON

First governor of the state of Texas, 1846-1847

Born in North Carolina, March 31, 1803

Died in Washington, D. C., June 4, 1858 while serving as Senator from Texas

His remains were removed to the state cemetery at Austin in 1930

Erected by the State of Texas

1936.