Historical Marker
Old Nacogdoches University
Historical marker location:
515 N. Mount St., Nacogdoches, Texas
( Old University Building, east side)
Marker installed: 1966
Chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845 to fulfill settlers' ideals for higher education. Financed by public subscriptions. Housed first in military quarters, erected this modified Grecian structure 1858. Occupied by troops in Civil War, it was used by schools until 1930s. Restored in 1960s by friends in Nacogdoches. (1966).