The Gateway - Nacogdoches, TX - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

"In 1821, Texas was a vast unsettled province in northern Mexico. The Mexican government encouraged colonization with the Constitution of 1824 and its promise of free land, no taxes and unlimited opportunities. In the years that followed, 25,000 Americans poured into this broad and fertile land west of the Sabine and east of the Colorado. [...]

Nacogdoches is not only known as “the Oldest Town in Texas,” but also as the “Gateway.” As the early pioneers forged westward, this town was their last contact with civilization. It was literally the gateway to Texas and to the vast unsettled Southwest beyond.

This monument pays tribute not only to the city of Nacogdoches, but to the courageous and adventurous spirits of the first families that helped to establish and settle the great state of Texas."

Source: Artist's website

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Gateway Figure Type: Combination of two figure types Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Michael Boyett Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2009 Materials used: Sandblasted bronze Location: Town square of Nacogdoches, Texas

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