San Augustine
The East Texas town of San Augustine also plays an important role in the Texas Revolution. Sam Houston was first elected to lead forces in San Augustine before taking charge of the entire Texas army. During the tumultuous time, the settlers abandoned Gonzales during the Runaway Scrape of 1836, in which Texans fled their homes when Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna attempted to conquer the state. The citizens returned to their homes when the war ended.
You can visit several historical homes in San Augustine. The Matthew Cartwright House, built in 1839, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.