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

Ingraham Building

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023

1. Ingraham Building Marker

Inscription. New York native George Francis Ingraham (1842-1920) settled in Nacogdoches in 1860. He married Martha Thompson Cooper in 1866 and became an attorney in 1873. Ingraham served as county judge, county treasurer, and state representative. He built this structure to house his legal offices in 1897. In 1922 the storefront was removed; 1997 renovations restored the edifice to its original appearance. The Ingraham Building has been witness to the history of Nacogdoches' main square for more than 100 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.

Erected 1998 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12099.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 31° 36.156′ N, 94° 39.308′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is on Pilar Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 E Pilar 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. The George F. Ingraham Building (here, next to this marker); Robert Wynne "Bob" Murphey (a few steps from this marker); Wyatt's Office City (a few steps from this marker); Homesite of John S. Roberts (a few steps

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from this marker); Pillar Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Malcolm "Mack" Stripling (within shouting distance of this marker); Nacogdoches Veterans of the War of 1812 (within shouting distance of this marker); Sam Houston's First Home in Texas (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, April 8, 2010

2. Ingraham Building Marker

Ingraham Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, April 8, 2010

3. Ingraham Building

The George F. Ingraham Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, April 8, 2010

4. The George F. Ingraham Building

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Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 836 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 10, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.