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

Antonio Gil Y’Barbo

Photographed By James Hulse, November 20, 2022

1. Antonio Gil Y’Barbo Marker

Inscription. Born in 1729 in Los Adaes
Province of Texas

Died in 1809 at La Lucana,
his ranch on the Attoyac Bayou

Lieutenant Governor of the Pueblo
Nuestra Señora del Pilar
de Nacogdoches
Captain of Militia - Chief Justice
Judge of Contraband Seizures
Indian Agent for the Spanish Crown

Founded Spanish Nacogdoches in 1779
between
Banita Creek and LaNana Creek
at the crossroads
of El Camino Real and El Calle del Norte

Erected by Historic Nacogdoches, Inc. and Ernest Roberge, Sculptor.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1729.

Location. 31° 36.17′ N, 94° 39.287′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is at the intersection of South Fredonia Street and East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on South Fredonia Street. The marker is located on the east side of the Nacogdoches Visitor's Center grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 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. Battle of Nacogdoches (a few steps from this marker); The Fredonia Rebellion (a few steps

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from this marker); Morgan Malcolm "Mack" Stripling (a few steps from this marker); Pillar Street (a few steps from this marker); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Nacogdoches Federal Building / Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Stagecoaches, C.S.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Wynne "Bob" Murphey (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

Also see . . . Antonio Gil Y'Barbo. Wikipedia (Submitted on November 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Antonio Gil Y’Barbo Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 20, 2022

2. The Antonio Gil Y’Barbo Statue and Marker

The Y’Barbo marker is the left marker and the right marker is the dedication plaque.

The view of the Antonio Gil Y’Barbo Statue and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, November 20, 2022

3. The view of the Antonio Gil Y’Barbo Statue and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 23, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.