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

Gladys Hampton Building

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010

1. Gladys Hampton Building Marker

Inscription. This is the site of the first house in Texas owned by Sam Houston. The building was built in 1891 according to tax records. It was used as a hotel with furnished rooms beginning in 1910. It was officially shown as the Liberty Hotel with 75 rooms for rent on those records from 1925-1951. In the 1960s, this building was used as apartments. The City purchased the Old Liberty Hotel in 1967. The building was renamed the Gladys Hampton Building on November 5, 1974, in honor of Gladys Viola Hampton. Mrs. Hampton became a teacher in the Nacgodoches area after graduation from Stephen F. Austin State University. She was affiliated with the Texas Department of Public Welfare for 30 years and served for many years as the department's regional director. She was very influential in having the office located in Nacgodoches. Mrs. Hampton died in Nacgodoches on November 25, 2000.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1539.

Location. 31° 36.162′ N, 94° 39.329′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. It is at the intersection of W. Pilar St. and Pecan Street, on the left when traveling south on W. Pilar St.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 E Pilar Street, Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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: Site of First Home in Texas Owned by General Sam Houston (here, next to this marker); Sam Houston's First Home in Texas (here, next to this marker); Chas. Hoya Land Office (a few steps from this marker); Wyatt's Office City (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hoya Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank - 1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ingraham Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The George F. Ingraham Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

Site of the first home in Texas owned by General Sam Houston image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010

2. Site of the first home in Texas owned by General Sam Houston

Erected in 1836 by John Forbes Commissary General of the Army at San Jacinto Purchased by General Houston April 10, 1839 State of Texas 1936

Gladys Hampton Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Gustafson, January 25, 2010

3. Gladys Hampton Building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,712 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.