Melrose in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Site of "El Atascoso"
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 23, 2023
1. Site of "El Atascoso" Marker
Inscription.
Site of "El Atascoso". . In 1782, local Spanish official Antonio Gil Y'Barbo granted a league of land "at the place named El Atascoso for a ranch and cultivation" to Nacogdoches citizen Miguel de Cordova. Named for a creek that ran through the site, "El Atascoso" was typical of early Spanish Texas ranchos. El Camino Real, an important road that ran from the Mexican border to Natchitoches, Louisiana, crossed the creek on the ranch, and the site saw many travelers. The ranch was also a significant site for both the legal and illegal trade of goods among the area settlers and travelers. Although the rancho declined in importance during 1820s, a small settlement at the site became known as Atascoso and thrived through the early days of the Texas Republic.
In 1782, local Spanish official Antonio Gil Y'Barbo granted a league of land "at the place named El Atascoso for a ranch and cultivation" to Nacogdoches citizen Miguel de Cordova. Named for a creek that ran through the site, "El Atascoso" was typical of early Spanish Texas ranchos. El Camino Real, an important road that ran from the Mexican border to Natchitoches, Louisiana, crossed the creek on the ranch, and the site saw many travelers. The ranch was also a significant site for both the legal and illegal trade of goods among the area settlers and travelers. Although the rancho declined in importance during 1820s, a small settlement at the site became known as Atascoso and thrived through the early days of the Texas Republic.
Erected 1973 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9272.)
Location. 31° 33.756′ N, 94° 30.852′ W. Marker is in Melrose, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is on State Highway 21, 1˝ miles east of Farm to Market Road 226, on the left when traveling west. SH 21, south side, 1.5 mi. E of FM 226, between Atascoso Creek and CR 404. Just
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west of Atascocita Ridge neighborhood. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
