Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Welcome to Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens

Photographed By James Hulse, November 19, 2022

1. Welcome to Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens Marker

Inscription. The Durst-Taylor House is the second oldest building in Nacogdoches that still stands on its original foundation. Joseph Durst built the current wood-frame house around 1835 and it evolved with each new occupant for over 150 years.

Today, the house operates as a city-owned historic site and reflects the dedication of the community to preserving the town's rich cultural heritage.

Erected by Durst Taylor Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 31° 36.336′ N, 94° 39.279′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker can be reached from North Street, 0.1 miles north of East Hospital Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located in the central section of the Durst-Taylor House Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 North 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. Durst-Taylor House (a few steps from this marker); Syrup Kittle (a few steps from this marker); La Calle Real del Norte (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Site of the home of James Dill (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church of Nacogdoches (about 500 feet away); Original Location of Sacred Heart Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); Storytellers (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

Also see . . . Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens. Nacogdoches - The Oldest Town in Texas (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Previous Owners of the Durst-Taylor Historic House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 19, 2022

2. Previous Owners of the Durst-Taylor Historic House

The view of the barn, gardens and the marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 19, 2022

3. The view of the barn, gardens and the marker

The Durst-Taylor Historic House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 19, 2022

4. The Durst-Taylor Historic House

Inside view of the Durst-Taylor Historic House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 19, 2022

5. Inside view of the Durst-Taylor Historic House

The backside of the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Syrup Kittle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 19, 2022

6. The backside of the Durst-Taylor Historic House and Syrup Kittle

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.