Major Henry W. Augustine

Historical marker location:

Livingston, Texas

( Magnolia Hill Cemetery, Segno community, 21 mi. SE of Livingston)

Marker installed: 1968

(1806-1874) In 1827 moved here from Alabama. For battle injuries and services under Republic of Texas, he received a land grant and wooden leg. Was in Battle of Nacogdoches, 1832; delegate to Consultation of 1835, before the war with Mexico; in Cherokee War, 1838.

military topics Texas Revolution Republic of Texas

The first domed stadium in the world, the Astrodome, was built in Houston in 1965 and hosted numerous sporting events and concerts over the years.