Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
On This Site Stood for a Century an Old Stone House
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 10, 2021
1. On This Site Stood for a Century an Old Stone House Marker
for a century an
Old Stone House
thought to have been built in 1779 by
Antonio Gil YBarbo.
Sold by him as community property in 1805.
Headquarters in 1806 for
William Barr and Samuel Davenport, Indian traders.
It served as trading post, store, warehouse,
town hall, fort, barracks, church, tavern, and saloon
before being torn down in 1902
by W. W. and Charles Perkins,
last owners.
Reconstructed in 1936 on the campus of
Stephen F. Austin State Teachers College.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9394.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 31° 36.18′ N, 94° 39.268′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (State Highway 21) and Fredonia Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 East Main Street, Nacogdoches TX 75961, United
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Texas Stagecoaches, C.S.A. (here, next to this marker); Kings Highway Camino Real Old San Antonio Road (a few steps from this marker); The Mayer & Schmidt Building (a few steps from this marker); The Fredonia Rebellion (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Nacogdoches (within shouting distance of this marker); Antonio Gil YBarbo (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Malcolm "Mack" Stripling (within shouting distance of this marker); Pillar Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 10, 2021
2. On This Site Stood for a Century an Old Stone House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 552 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
