William Garrett Plantation House
historic place
The William Garrett Plantation House is a historic place in San Augustine, Texas. William Garrett, born around 1808, purchased this land soon after coming to Texas in 1830. In 1861, he erected this two-story house using pine boards from his nearby sawmill. Built by enslaved labor, the structure featured unusual free-standing columns in front and carved mantels over its six fireplaces. Garrett's home was often a stop for travelers on the Old San Antonio Road. The property was sold in 1904. In 1962, a Texas historical marker was erected here. The William Garrett Plantation House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. This site provides insight into 19th-century life and architecture in San Augustine.