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Old "Red" House

Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County

Marker Text

On this site stood...Headquarters of Colonel Jose de las Piedras, commander of the Mexican garrison in Nacogdoches, 1827-1839. The property, after the Texas Revolution, of General Thomas J. Rusk. Served as classrooms for the University of Nacogdoches, 1845-1852.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description NE corner of Pilar and South St.
Marker # 9345
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Subject Marker (gray granite)
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 31.602907, -94.655838

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