Historical Marker

Nacogdoches County

Nacogdoches · Nacogdoches County · Dedicated 1936 · THC Atlas #5507014758

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Marker Inscription

Home of the Nacogdoches Indians in the 17th Century. Spanish settlements, 1716. Alternately settled and abandoned in 18th Century due to French encroachment. 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.

About this site

Nacogdoches County is a historical marker in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Nacogdoches County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 232 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.6489, -94.6551 near Nacogdoches. The nearest cataloged historic site is Millard - Lee House (historical marker), about 1.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Burrows - Millard House, Old North Church, and Old North Church East (Black).

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014758. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 31.6489, -94.6551 · Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County
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