Nacogdoches Attractions
Nacogdoches (pop. 33,500), which claims to be the oldest town in Texas, is named for the Nacogdoches Indians. The town has a colorful history, as numerous landmarks and historic sites indicate.
Millard's Crossing
Millard's Crossing is a reconstructed village with 17 historic structures which represent various types of architecture. The buildings, dating from 1820 to 1905 and are furnished with antiques.
Millard's Crossing
6020 North Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961-1322
United States
6020 North Street
Nacogdoches, TX 75961-1322
United States
Phone 1 (936) 564-6631
Fax 1 (936) 564-6631
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Old Nacogdoches University
Built in 1858, this was the first non-sectarian university in Texas. Today the university building houses a museum with period furnishings and historical artifacts.
Sterne-Hoya Home
The oldest house in Nacogdoches, the Sterne-Hoya Home was built in 1828. It is the spot where Sam Houston was baptized Catholic, as was required by Mexico in order to be a landholder.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
