Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of the Home of Antonio Gil y Barbo
1729--1809
Founder of modern Nacogdoches in 1779.
This Spanish frontiersman matched wits with Spanish governors in the interest of the early settlers of this region. A leader of the people, he brought the exiles back.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9248.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. 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° 36.17′ N, 94° 39.224′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is on East Main Street (State Highway 21), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 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. Old Nacogdoches Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Redland Hotel, 1906-1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); Diedrich Anton Wilhelm Rulfs (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The Mayer & Schmidt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The M.G. Hazel Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Stagecoaches, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.
Also see . . . Ibarvo, Antonio Gil (1729–1809) - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on April 17, 2021, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas.)
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