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

The West Side of the Square

Photographed by James Hulse, November 20, 2022

1. The West Side of the Square Marker

Inscription. The west side of the Public Square has an illustrious history. After the Fredonia Rebellion in 1827, the Mexican government allowed Commandment Col. Piedtras to build a garrison to house himself and his troops on the property. Piedras erected a house facing Pilar street with an exterior of local red clay. The "Red House" was second in the official importance only to the Old Stone Fort.

In 1832, after the Battle of Nacogdoches, Piedras and his forces fled the town for the interior of Texas and left the Eastern provinces free of Mexican troops. The lots west of the square were sold at public auctions to settle Piedtras' unpaid debts.. Thomas J. Rusk bought the Red House and made it his first home in Nacogdoches before he moved to the property where SFASU now sits. In 1845 the Red House became the first home of Nacogdoches University. By the turn of the century, it had housed a succession of inns, hotels, and boarding houses. The Red House shown on the 1912 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map as vacant except for the storage of hay, was torn down shortly thereafter.

Erected by The Heritage Club of Nacogdoches and the City of

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Nacogdoches Main Street Advisory Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 31° 36.184′ N, 94° 39.328′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. It is on South Pecan Street 0.1 miles south of East Main Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is located on the right corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 South Pecan 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: First National Bank - 1890 (here, next to this

The West Side of the Square Marker on the right side of the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 20, 2022

2. The West Side of the Square Marker on the right side of the building

marker); The Hoya Buildings (a few steps from this marker); Plaza Place (a few steps from this marker); The Colonel and Mrs. Robert Parker Andrews Memorial Park and Archeological Landmark (a few steps from this marker); Old Wettermark Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nine Flags of Nacogdoches (within shouting distance of this marker); Gladys Hampton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Home in Texas Owned by General Sam Houston (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

The view of the West Side of the Square Marker from the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 20, 2022

3. The view of the West Side of the Square Marker from the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 328 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.