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Site of First Home in Texas Owned by General Sam Houston

Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County

Marker Text

Erected in 1836 by John Forbes, Commissary General of the Army at San Jacinto. Purchased by General Houston April 10, 1839. Marked by the State of Texas 1936.

Marker Details

Address 202 E. Pilar St.
Location Description Nacogdoches City Hall, SE corner E. Pilar and S. Pecan streets
Marker # 9278
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Texas Centennial - historical marker (bronze tablet)
Code houses and residences; Republic of Texas; Republic officials
Latitude, Longitude 31.602678, -94.655423

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