Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of First Home in Texas Owned by General Sam Houston
Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 10, 2021
1. Site of First Home in Texas Owned by General Sam Houston Marker
John Forbes
Commissary General of the Army
at San Jacinto.
Purchased by General Houston
April 10, 1839.
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 9278.)
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 date for this entry is April 10, 1839.
Location. 31° 36.162′ N, 94° 39.329′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. It is at the intersection of East Pilar Street and South Pecan Street, on the right when traveling east on East Pilar Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 East Pilar Street, Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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: Gladys Hampton Building (here, next to this marker); Sam Houston's First Home in Texas (here, next to this marker); Chas. Hoya Land Office (a few steps from this marker); Wyatt's Office City (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hoya Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank - 1890 (within
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Photographed by Brian Anderson, April 10, 2021
2. Site of First Home in Texas Owned by General Sam Houston Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 777 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2021, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio.
