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Chas. Hoya Land Office

Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County

Marker Text

Built in 1897 by Charles Hoya (1848-1926), son of Prussian immigrant Joseph T. von der Hoya, and long-time Nacogdoches County surveyor. Designed by Houston architect Frank E. Rue in Victorian style with Gothic revival details, this was the first fireproof building in Nacogdoches and served as a model for other local structures. After Hoya's death, the land office business continued under the management of son-in-law J. Roy Gray, until his death in 1966. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1974

Marker Details

Address
Location Description corner of Pilar and Pecan Sts.
Marker # 9262
Dedicated 1974
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code commercial buildings; land surveys, land companies, promotional towns; Victorian (architectural term); design and construction; Gothic Revial (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 31.604514, -94.656478

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