Nacogdoches, The oldest town in Texas
Nacogdoches is a city in East Texas and the county seat of Nacogdoches County, Texas. It is also known as “The Oldest Town in Texas”. The city’s population was recorded at 32,147 in the 2020 U.S. census. Nacogdoches is home to Stephen F. Austin State University, which specializes in forestry and agriculture.
Evidence of settlement in the area dates back to 10,000 years ago. Nacogdoches is on or near the site of Nevantin, the primary village of the Nacogdoche tribe of Caddo Indians. The town of Nacogdoches got started after the French had vacated the region (1760s, following the French and Indian War), and Spanish officials decided that maintaining the mission was too costly. The name, Nacogdoches, originates from the Caddo-speaking Native American tribe Nakúʔkidáawtsiʔ.
Nacogdoches is located about 140 miles north-northeast of Houston, 180 miles southeast of Dallas, and 90 miles southwest of Shreveport. The city is situated in East Texas and is the headquarters of the Texas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, the Air Force Auxiliary.
If you are planning to visit Nacogdoches, you might want to check out the following places:Old Stone Fort Museum: A gateway from the United States to the Texas frontier.Adolph Stern House: A historic house located in the city.Nacogdoches City Hall: A municipal building located in the city.Gladys E. Steen Dorms: A dormitory located in the city.Depot: A train station located in the city.Stephen F. Austin statue: A statue of Stephen F. Austin, the founder of Texas, located in the city.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nacogdoches,_Texas
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