PINEY WOODS REGION: NACOGDOCHES TEXAS

NACOGDOCHES TEXAS

Map of the Nacogdoches Area & Additional Nacogdoches Information

Nacogdoches, in Nacogdoches County, claims to be the oldest town in Texas.

Nacogdoches is a town so old it has had 3 more flags fly over it than the Six Flags over Texas. Spain, France, Mexico, Texas, the United States, the Confederacy, plus the Magee-Gutierrez Republic, the Long Republic and the Fredonia Republic.

If the Caddo Indians had a flag that would be yet one more flag to have flown over Nacogdoches. You can find a Caddo Indian Mound at the 500 block of Mound St. in Nacogdoches.

The Old Fort Museum was the headquarters for the Spanish, the Mexicans and Sam Houston's first law offices.

Oak Grove Cemetery is another location where you can dive into the rich history of Nacogdoches. Oak Grove Cemetery opened for business in 1837. It is the final resting place for many historical figures. Including 4 signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence (Thomas J. Rusk, Charles S. Taylor, John S. Roberts and William Clark), two Battle of San Jacinto veterans (E.E. Hamilton and Captain Kelsey Douglass). And Frost Thorn, the first Texas millionaire.

The Sterne-Hoya House is the most historic house in Nacogdoches. Built by a German immigrant, Nicholas Adolphus Sterne, who became a Texas Revolutionary leader, the house was a social and political center of activity in the years leading to Texas independence.

At Millard's Crossing you will find a cluster of preserved houses and buildings resembling a small village.

Nacogdoches has many festivals and events throughout the year. Such as Azalea Trail, Nacogdoches County Championship Rodeo, East Texas Cajun Cook-off, Sandyland Bluegrass Reunion, Heritage Festival & Taste of Nacogdoches, Texas Blueberry Festival, Freedom Fest, Pineywoods Fair, Scare on the Square, Downtown Art Walk, Fall Foliage Trails, Nine Flags Festival, Wassail Fest & Tour of Homes.

For fun on water there is Lake Nacogdoches, managed by the city, with boating, fishing, swimming, skiing and nature trails. Lake Sam Rayburn is one of the most popular outdoor play venues in East Texas. It is the largest body of water in Texas. Toledo Bend Reservoir is a joint operation between Texas and Louisiana. It is the 5th largest manmade lake in America. Toledo Bend is a fishing mecca.

Nacogdoches has many lodging options, including Anna Raguet House, Anderson Point B & B, Eagle's Aerie B & B, Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center, Haden-Edwards Inn B & B, Hardeman Guest House B & B, Holiday Inn, Llano Grande Plantation B & B, Mound Street B & B, Pine Creek Lodge B & B, Stag Leap Country Inn B & B and Stratford House Inn.

If you get hungry in Nacogdoches you can get burgers at Blank & Company, seafood at Cafe Fredonia, chicken-fried steak at Cotton Patch Cafe, catfish at Clear Springs Restaurant and Tex-Mex fare at La Hacienda.

When you get to town you can get all the information you need about lodging, restaurant, events and attractions by visiting the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau at 200 E. Main St.

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