Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens

Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens is a circa 1835 wood-frame house interpreted to the 1840 to 1860 time period when the Blackburn family lived there. The house is the second oldest structure still standing on its original site in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Visitors will start their tour at the Visitors Center and then will be guided through the house and grounds. The grounds include a blacksmith shop, smokehouse, and historic gardens.

Getting There & Details

Admission
FREE
Address
304 North St., Nacogdoches, TX
Phone
936-560-4443
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us
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