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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIN9_old-spanish-cemetery-1800-1825_Nacogdoches-TX.html
This courthouse stands on ground used as a cemetery after Nacgodoches was rebuilt by settlers ordered out of the area when Spain gave up East Texas outposts in 1773. Antonio Gil Y'Barbo (1729 - 1809) led the displaced persons who returned in 1779.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIHO_thomas-jefferson-rusk_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Secretary of War for the Republic of Texas, Brigadier General of the Army and hero at San Jacinto, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Texas, United States Senator, he was a soldie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIFB_chas-hoya-land-office_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Built in 1897, by Charles Hoya (1848-1926), son of Prussian immigrant Joseph T. Van Der Hoya, and long-time Nacgodoches County surveyor. Designed by Houston architect Frank E. Rue in Victorian style with the Gothic revival details, this was the fi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIEV_first-united-methodist-church-of-nacogdoches_Nacogdoches-TX.html
At least one Methodist sermon was preached in Nacogdoches before 1821, according to tradition. After religious freedom was established by the Republic of Texas, Missionary Littleton Fowler (1803-1846) preached here on Oct. 16,1837, and soon founde…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI7T_haden-edwards_Nacogdoches-TX.html
EmpresarioLeader of the Fredonian Rebellion, 1826-27Sent to the United States to raise funds for the Texas Revolution, 1836A leader in the development of a nation.Born in VirginiaAugust 12, 1771Died August 14, 1849 His wifeSusan Beall EdwardsBo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI7B_site-of-the-home-of-james-dill_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Born in Pennsylvania in 1770. Pioneer Indian trader. Recognized by the King of Spain as a public - spirited citizen. First Alcalde of Nacgodoches under the Mexican government in 1821.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI3A_john-s-roberts_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Sheriff in Natchitoches Louisiana in 1826. One of the leaders in Battle of Nacogdoches. Member of Consultation 1835. Commanded the Nacogdoches company in storming of Bexar, 1835. Signer of Texas Declaration of Independence. Born in Virginia, July …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI2Y_charles-standfield-taylor_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Land commissioner of East Texas, 1883. A signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, 1836. Chief Justice of Nacogdoches County, 1837. District Attorney, 1839. Rio Grande land commissioner, 1854. Born in London, England 1808. Died November 1, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI2G_oak-grove-cemetery_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Originally called "American Cemetery," Oak Grove Cemetery is located on the 1826 land grant of Empresario Haden Edwards. The leader of the 1826 Fredonian Rebellion, Edwards is interred here. The earliest marked burial on this site is that of Frank…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI27_charles-s-taylor_Nacogdoches-TX.html
Site of the home ofCharles S. Taylor(1808 - 1865)Citizen of Nacogdoches, 1830-1865. A signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Land commissioner and Chief Justice of Nacogdoches County. Born in London, England, in 1808. Died here November …
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