Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
On this site stood the old "Red House"
Inscription.
Headquarters of Colonel Jose de las Piedras, commander of the Mexican garrison in Nacogdoches, 1827-1839. The property, after the Texas Revolution, of General Thomas J. Rusk. Served as classrooms for the University of Nacogdoches, 1845-1852.
Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9345.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list.
Location. 31° 36.18′ N, 94° 39.365′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. It is at the intersection of South Street and Pillar Street, on the right when traveling north on South Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Battle of Nacogdoches (here, next to this marker); The Hoya Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Chas. Hoya Land Office (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank - 1890 (within shouting distance of this marker); William ("Bill") Goyens (within shouting distance of this marker); The West Side of the Square (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.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,876 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 3. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on March 30, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.




