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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJVB_site-of-old-north-church_Nacogdoches-TX.html
First known as Union Church as several denominations joined here to worship as early as 1836. Organized in 1838. A small log church was completed that year on ten acres donated by Dr. John M. Sparks. The present structure dates from 1859. In its g…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJUU_old-north-church-cemetery_Nacogdoches-TX.html
According to legend, the first burial in this cemetery was that of a young girl whose family, traveling through the area when she died, buried her here before continuing their westward journey. Oral tradition also suggests that William Whitaker wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJSZ_homesite-of-john-s-roberts_Nacogdoches-TX.html
A native of Virginia, came to Texas in 1826.An active participant in the struggle for Texas Independence. One of the leaders in Battle of Nacogdoches. Delegate to Consultation, November 3, 1835. Commanded the Nacogdoches Company in storming of Bex…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJSU_milam-lodge-2-ancient-free-and-accepted-masons-of-texas_Nacogdoches-TX.html
The Masonic Lodge in Nacogodoches is the oldest in the state still operating in its original location. Before the organization of a Grand Lodge in Texas, Louisiana Masons granted dispensation for individual lodges here. Three lodges, Holland (No.3…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJRT_ingraham-building_Nacogdoches-TX.html
New York native George Francis Ingraham (1842-1920) settled in Nacogdoches in 1860. He married Martha Thompson Cooper in 1866 and became an attorney in 1873. Ingraham served as county judge, county treasurer, and state representative. He built thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJQJ_battle-of-nacogdoches_Nacogdoches-TX.html
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 1932 Col. Jose De las Piedras, in command of over 300 soldiers here, ordered the resi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJPT_site-of-bivouac-and-banquet-for-the-new-orleans-greys_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Led by Adolphus Sterne, citizens of Nacogdoches helped outfit a volunteer force, the New Orleans' Greys, to fight in the Texas War for Independence. One company of Greys traveled overland to San Antonio by way of Nacogdoches in Nov. 1835. The 50-1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJPS_home-of-adolphus-sterne_Nacogdoches-TX.html
A pioneer citizen of Nacogdoches. Born in Cologne, Germany, April 5, 1801. Alcalde at Nacogdoches under the Mexican Government, member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas. Died March 27, 1859. Buried in Nacogdoches. Here General Sam Houston m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJN0_william-bill-goyens_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Stone Marker:Born a slave in South Carolina, 1794Escaped to Texas in 1821Rendered valuable assistance to the Army of Texas, 1836 Interpreter for the Houston-Forbes Treaty with the Cherokees, 1836Acquired wealth and was noted for his charityDied at…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJMZ_battle-of-nacogdoches_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Armed with nothing more than shotguns and various types of hunting weapons, the national militia of Nacogdoches, aided by militias from Ayres, Teneha, Sabine, Bevil, Settlement, and San Augustine, fired the opening guns of the Texas Revolution dur…