Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Nacogdoches County
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 17, 2010
1. Nacogdoches County Marker
Spanish settlements, 1716.
Alternately settled and abandoned in 18th century due to French encroachments.
Scene of the Fredonian Rebellion in 1827.
Organized a municipality, 1832 under the Mexican government.
Created a county March 17, 1836.
Organized May 24, 1837.
Nacogdoches established 1779,
became the county seat in 1836.
Erected 1936 by Texas Highway Department. (Marker Number 14758.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1836.
Location. 31° 38.926′ N, 94° 39.312′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is on North Street north of Roselake Drive, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in front of Walmart. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4810 North Street, Nacogdoches TX 75965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old North Church Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of Old North Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Alton W. Birdwell (approx. 1.8 miles away);
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Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 17, 2010
2. Nacogdoches County Marker
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 17, 2010
3. Nacogdoches County Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 868 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on April 26, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 17, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
