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

Ancient Mound

Photographed By Richard Denney, February 2, 2002

1. Ancient Mound Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Mound Street got its name in the 18th century from mounds which lined it from Main to King Street. These were built by prehistoric Indians. Only this one remains. Pottery from a demolished mound that measured 150 by 75 feet is preserved in Old Stone Fort, Stephen F. Austin State College.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9243.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail series list.

Location. 31° 36.396′ N, 94° 39.038′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is on North Mound Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Washington Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Nacogdoches University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nacogdoches University

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(about 300 feet away); Old Nacogdoches University Building (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Washington Square (about 600 feet away); The Fredonia Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Diedrich Anton Wilhelm Rulfs (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Roland Jones House (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

Also see . . . Article from Univ. of TX's Texas Beyond History. Known as the "Reavley House Mound", it is a surviving remnant of a 700-year-old Caddo ritual center. (Submitted on March 14, 2012, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas.)

The remaining mound on Mound Street, Nacogdoches, TX image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard Denney, February 2, 2002

2. The remaining mound on Mound Street, Nacogdoches, TX

Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,052 times since then and 185 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2009, by Richard Denney of Austin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.