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Chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845 to fulfill settlers' ideals for higher education. Financed by public subscriptions. Housed first in military quarters, erected this modified Grecian structure 1858. Occupied by troops in Civil War, it was used by schools until 1930s. Restored in 1960s by friends in Nacogdoches. (1966)
Old Nacogdoches University is a historical marker in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, dedicated in 1966. 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 31.6070, -94.6513 near Nacogdoches. The nearest cataloged historic site is Nacogdoches University (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Old Nacogdoches University Building, Washington Square, and Nacogdoches University.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507015163. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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