University of San Augustine (Texas) explained

University of San Augustine was a college located in Texas on June 5, 1837.^[1] It was located in San Augustine, Texas.^[2] It was granted its charter in 1837.^[3] Attendance rose to 150 students but dropped to 50.^[4] As a result of a rivalry between itself and Wesleyan College, both school closed down.^[5] In 1847 effort was made to merge both school and form the University of Eastern Texas. These efforts failed and all failed in 1851.^[6]

Notable people

Elisha Roberts (Trustee) ^[7]

References

1. Web site: TSHA | University of San Augustine.
2. Book: San Augustine Educational Institutions Collection. 1837.
3. Book: Higher Education in Texas: Its Beginnings to 1970. 9781574417241. 15 February 2018. University of North Texas Press.
4. Web site: TSHA | University of San Augustine.
5. Book: Higher Education in Texas: Its Beginnings to 1970. 9781574417241. 15 February 2018. University of North Texas Press.
6. Book: Higher Education in Texas: Its Beginnings to 1970. 9781574417241. 15 February 2018. University of North Texas Press.
7. Book: Sons of the Republic of Texas. 9781563116032. 2001. Turner Publishing Company.