Old Nacogdoches University
N 31° 36.423 W 094° 39.081
15R E 343350 N 3498065
One of six historic markers at the former campus of the Old Nacogdoches University, this marker relates to the general history of the university.
Waymark Code: WMXEQE
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2018
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The Old Nacogdoches University was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas.
Known as "The mother of education in Texas," the main building and other buildings around it were used for educational purposes until the 1930s.
The Old Nacogdoches University building has served as a museum since the 1960s, and is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places.
There are six historic markers on and close to the old Nacogdoches University building. The waymarked historic marker is for The Old Nacogdoches University.
Marker Number: not listed
Marker Text:
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)
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