Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Battle of Nacogdoches
(August 2, 1832)
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023
1. Battle of Nacogdoches Marker
One of the opening actions of the Texas War for Independence, this battle occurred soon after settlers drove out the Mexican garrisons at Anahuac and Velasco. In 1832 Col. Jose de las Piedras, in command of over 300 soldiers here, ordered the residents to surrender all firearms. Citizens of Nacogdoches and other East Texas towns resisted by forming the "National Militia," commanded by James W. Bullock.
When Piedras refused to support the constitution of 1824, the militia marched toward the Mexicans on the square and the Mexicans opened fire. In hand-to-hand combat, the militia took the Stone Fort and several nearby structures, but the Mexicans continued to hold Piedras' headquarters in the Red House. Adolphus Sterne showed San Augustine "Redlanders" how to outflank the Mexicans. Piedras' men fled during the night and were captured August 3 by militiamen near Loco Creek. Fighting ended after the Mexicans arrested their leader at John Durst's home. A peace treaty was signed on August 6. Piedras lost 47 men. Four Texans died, including the Alcalde of Nacogodches, Encarnacion Chireno. Because of this incident, Mexican troops were never again stationed in East Texas, leaving settlers free to meet and air their grievances.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers • War, Texas Independence. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.
Location. 31° 36.176′ N, 94° 39.29′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker is on Main Street near Fredonia Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located beside the Tourism Bureau. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Fredonia Rebellion (a few steps from this marker); Antonio Gil Y’Barbo (a few steps from this marker); Morgan Malcolm "Mack" Stripling (a few steps from this marker); Nacogdoches Federal Building / Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Pillar Street (a few steps from this marker); The Nine Flags of Nacogdoches (within shouting distance of this marker); Kings Highway Camino Real — Old San Antonio Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Texas Stagecoaches, C.S.A. (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. Battle of Nacogdoches Marker
Photographed By Steve Gustafson, April 8, 2010
3. Battle of Nacogdoches Marker
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 24, 2023
4. Battle of Nacogdoches Marker
Marker is peeking out, behind the Gateway monument
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 2,235 times since then and 101 times this year. Last updated on June 26, 2021, by Bill Staney of Kingwood, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 4. submitted on April 25, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
