Nacogdoches in Nacogdoches County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Durst-Taylor House
The architecture of this dwelling is representative of a traditional house form of Anglo settlers in East Texas. It features gable end chimneys, slightly tapered square columns and balustrade, and paneled shutters. It is possible that this restored structure dates prior to 1827, but it is more probable, because of its Anglo characteristics, to have been constructed during Durst's tenure.
Subsequent owners of the house include: Issac W. Burton, veteran of the Battle of San Jacinto; Bennett Blake, delegate to the 1875 Constitutional Convention; Thomas J. Rusk, signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and one of Texas' first two United States Senators; and William Ochiltree, member of the Provisional Congress of the Confederacy.
Lawrence S. Taylor (1842-1925), Civil War veteran and Nacogdoches County clerk, acquired the property in 1870. The property remained in the Taylor family until 1989.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission . (Marker Number 9270.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Hispanic Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 31° 36.33′ N, 94° 39.285′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. Marker can be reached from North Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 304 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. Welcome to Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Syrup Kittle (a few steps from this marker); La Calle Real del Norte (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church of Nacogdoches (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the home of James Dill (about 300 feet away); Original Location of Sacred Heart Catholic Church (about 500 feet away); First Baptist Church of Nacogdoches (about 500 feet away); Storytellers (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,176 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 7, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4, 5. submitted on May 7, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.