Old Nacogdoches University

Built 1845, modified Grecian structure was first nonsectarian university established during Republic of Texas. On Washington Square, campus of Thomas J. Rusk Middle School, building is museum featuring antique furniture, silver, other relics. Mound and Hughes Sts.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Hours Open: Tues. - Fri. 1 - 4 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.
Phone
936/569-7292
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More Things to Do

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Lanana Creek Trail

Six-mile rustic trail through Pecan Acres Park along Lanana Creek. Scenic trail follows paths once…

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Millard’s Crossing

A reconstructed historic village on 37 acres just north of the city depicts a broad…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

El Camino Real

"The King's Highway;" first blazed in 1691 by Domingo Teran de los Rios, first provincial…

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Old North Church

Believed to be oldest union church in Texas; several denominations worshiped here. First was Baptist…

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