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. Marker 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 States of America. Touch for directions.
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
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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 Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.
