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Site of the Home of Antonio Gil y Barbo

Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County

Marker Text

Site of the Home of ANTONIO GIL Y BARBO 1729 ... 1809 Founder of modern Nacogdoches in 1779. This Spanish frontiersman matched wits with Spanish governors in the interest of the early settlers of this region. A leader of the people, he brought the exiles back. Erected by the State of Texas 1936

Marker Details

Address 215 E. Main St.
Location Description
Marker # 9248
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial bronze plaque
Code pioneers
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 31.602827, -94.653708

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