Captain Thomas William Blount House
historic place
The Captain Thomas William Blount House is a historic place in San Augustine County, Texas. This Greek Revival style house was constructed in 1854. It is located approximately two and a half miles west of San Augustine on Texas Highway 21. The house is named for Captain Thomas William Blount. He was born in 1839 and passed away in 1934. Blount served as a Confederate Army officer and later as a legislator in the Eleventh Texas Legislature. His father, Stephen William Blount, was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The Captain Thomas William Blount House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 7, 1973. It holds significance for its architectural design, representing the Greek Revival style, and for its association with important historical figures in military and political contexts. While the house is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, the specific text from its historical marker is not available. This site offers a tangible connection to the mid-19th century history and architectural heritage of East Texas.