Historic cemeteries in
Nacogdoches, Texas

Alazan Cemetery Arriola-Cooke Cemetery August Tubbe Cemetery Banks Family Cemetery Barnes Graveyard Cemetery Baugh Family Cemetery Bethel Cemetery Black Jack Cemetery Black Jack Cemetery Blackburn Cemetery Blue Springs Cemetery Bonaldo Cemetery Brewer Cemetery Brister Cemetery Brouten-Sanders Cemetery Brown Cemetery Buther Family Cemetery Cedar Diamond Cemetery Cedar Point Cemetery Chireno Community (Black) Cemetery Chireno Lower Cemetery Chireon Upper Cemetery Christian Cemetery Cleaver, Black Cemetery Clifton Cemetery Coats Cemetery Cold Springs Cemetery Cora Ann Ritnour Cemetery Cornelius-Walls Chapel Cemetery Cove Springs Memorial Cemetery Cushing Cemetery Davis King Cemetery Douglass Cemetery Drewery Memorial Park Cemetery Duffin Family Cemetery Eden Cemetery Elm Grove Cemetery Fairview Church Cemetery Fellowship Cemetery Fenton Cemetery Finley Cemetery Friendship Cemetery Fuller Cemetery Fuller-Nichols Cemetery Galilee Cemetery Goyen Cemetery Gravel Ridge Cemetery Greenwood I Cemetery Greenwood II Cemetery Grimes Slave Graves Cemetery Hall Springs Cemetery Hardeman Cemetery Harmony Cemetery Harvey Cemetery Hayter Cemetery Helpenstell Cemetery Holleman Grave Cemetery Holly Grove Cemetery Holly Springs Cemetery Immaculate Conception Cemetery Jacobs Chapel Cemetery Johnson Cemetery Johnson Cemetery Judd Cemetery Junge Cemetery King #1 Cemetery King #2 Cemetery King Moore Cemetery Lazarine Cemetery Libby Community Cemetery Linn Flat Cemetery Little's Chapel Cemetery Lone Star Cemetery Looney Family Cemetery Lowery-Grimes Cemetery Lutz Cemetery Mahl Baptist Church Cemetery Mahl I#1 Cemetery Maroney Cemetery Martinsville Cemetery Mast Cemetery Mast Family Cemetery McKnight Cemetery Melrose Baptist Cemetery Melrose Methodist Cemetery Melrose Upper II Cemetery Miley Cemetery Mobley Cemetery Montes-Prado Cemetery Moore Cemetery Mountain Cemetery Mt. Gillion Cemetery Mt. Moriah Cemetery Mt. Olive Cemetery Mt. Sterling Cemetery Nall-King Cemetery Nat Cemetery New Moss Community Cemetery Oak Grove Cemetery Old Moss Cemetery Old Mt. Gillion Cemetery Old North Church Cemetery Old North Church East (Black) Cemetery Old Spanish (site Under Courthouse) Cemetery Old Stone Cemetery Old Union Cemetery Our Lady Of Lourdes Cemetery Owens Cemetery Owens-Nelson Cemetery Pardin Family Cemetery Patterson Cemetery Patton Cemetery Perry Cemetery Pierce Chapel Cemetery Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Pine Flat Cemetery Pine Grove Cemetery Pine Grove Cemetery Pine Knot Cemetery Pirtle Cemetery Pleasant Hill #1 Cemetery Pleasant Hill #2 Cemetery Post Oak Cemetery Procella Cemetery Rape Cemetery Ras Johnson Memorial Gardens Cemetery Rawlinson Family Cemetery Redland Cemetery Roberts Cemetery Rock Springs Cemetery Rocky Mount Cemetery Sacul Cemetery Saints Rest Cemetery Salem Cemetery Sand Hill Cemetery Sandy Ridge Cemetery Shady Grove Cemetery Simpsons Campground Cemetery Skillern Cemetery Smyrna Cemetery St. Pauls (Black) Cemetery Stallings Cemetery Stonewall Cemetery Strickland-Hart Cemetery Stripling Cemetery Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery Swift Cemetery Thomason Cemetery Turnip Seed I Cemetery Turnipseed II Cemetery Union Springs Cemetery Unknown Cemetery Unknown (Melrose) Cemetery Walnut Grove Cemetery Ward Cemetery Watson Cemetery Whitaker-King Cemetery Wisner Cemetery Wisner #1 Cemetery Wooten Cemetery Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery
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Nacogdoches County, Texas has a rich and deeply rooted history. The area's first inhabitants were indigenous Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Lipan Apache. European exploration reached the region in the early 18th century, with Spanish explorers establishing missions and settlements. Nacogdoches, founded in 1779, is the oldest town in Texas and served as a vital center for trade and commerce during the Spanish and Mexican periods.

During the Texas Revolution, Nacogdoches County played a significant role. It became a hotbed of support for the Texian cause, hosting important political meetings and serving as a training ground for volunteers. In 1836, General Sam Houston rallied troops in Nacogdoches before leading them to victory in the Battle of San Jacinto, securing Texas' independence from Mexico.

The county's economy flourished in the mid-19th century, driven by the booming lumber industry. Abundant pine forests attracted sawmills, leading Nacogdoches to become known as the "Gateway City to the Piney Woods." Railroads further facilitated economic growth, linking the area to major markets and fueling the development of thriving towns.

In the 20th century, Nacogdoches County continued to evolve, diversifying its economy beyond lumber and timber. The establishment of Stephen F. Austin State University in 1923 brought educational and cultural opportunities to the area. Today, Nacogdoches County retains its rich historical character while embracing modernization, attracting visitors with its vibrant downtown, historical sites, and natural beauty.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Nacogdoches County, Texas.

  • 1721 - Spanish settlers establish a mission called Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de los Nacogdoches, marking the earliest European presence in the area.
  • 1779 - Nacogdoches becomes the easternmost settlement in Spanish Texas when the Spanish government authorizes the town's relocation.
  • 1826 - Mexican authorities officially separate Nacogdoches from the Department of Bexar and establish it as a municipality.
  • 1836 - The Battle of Nacogdoches occurs during the Texas Revolution, with Texian forces defeating Mexican troops.
  • 1838 - Nacogdoches becomes the first English-speaking settlement to be incorporated by the Republic of Texas.
  • 1845 - Nacogdoches County is established as one of the original counties of the newly admitted state of Texas.
  • 1870 - The arrival of railroads spurs economic growth and development in Nacogdoches County.
  • 1902 - Stephen F. Austin State Normal School (now Stephen F. Austin State University) is established in Nacogdoches.
  • 1938 - The Texas State Railroad begins operating, providing transportation for timber and passengers.
  • 1986 - The Nacogdoches Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • 1989 - The Texas Legislature designates Nacogdoches as the "Oldest Town in Texas" due to its long history of continuous settlement.
  • 2005 - Nacogdoches experiences significant damage and power outages due to Hurricane Rita.
  • 2010 - The population of Nacogdoches County reaches over 64,000 residents.