Site of SAN AUGUSTINE UNIVERSITY Incorporated June 5, 1837 Granted for leagues of land for its support Opened September 5, 1842 Marcus A. Montrose, President, 1842-1845 James Russell, M. A. University of Edinburgh, President, 1845-1847 Bitter sectarianism wrought its downfall Merged with Wesleyan College into the University of Eastern Texas in 1847 Succeeded by the San Augustine Masonic Institute Erected by the State of Texas 1936