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

Site of the Home of Juan Antonio Padilla

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023

1. Site of the Home of Juan Antonio Padilla Marker

Inscription. A native of Nacogdoches. Land Commissioner, 1829. Vice-Governor of the State of Coahuila and Texas. Active in the Texas Revolution. Died in Houston in July, 1859. His wife, Maria Montes del Padilla, Died here, August 14, 1846.

Erected 1936 by State of Texas. (Marker Number 9302.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • War, Texas Independence. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1859.

Location. 31° 36.666′ N, 94° 39.225′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is at the intersection of North Street and Powers Street, on the right when traveling north on North Street. The marker is mounted outside the entrance to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 903 North 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. Westminster Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); Site of the Mission Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Private First Class Oscar P. Austin (about 700 feet away); In Memory and Honor SPC Travis Wayne Buford

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(about 700 feet away); Lest We Forget (about 700 feet away); Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (about 700 feet away); Site of the home of Charles S. Taylor (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church of Nacogdoches (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 28, 2010

2. Site of the Home of Juan Antonio Padilla Marker

Marker is mounted outside entrance to church. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 28, 2010

3. Marker is mounted outside entrance to church.

Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023

4. Site of the Home of Juan Antonio Padilla Marker

Street sign for the church. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Gustafson, March 28, 2010

5. Street sign for the church.

It's easier to see this sign in front of church entrance on busy North Street. Parking available in parking lot behind church.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 3,566 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 4. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 5. submitted on March 29, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.