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Information about Nacogdoches Airport (OCH) :
Set among the rolling hills and towering pine trees of East Texas, Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in Texas. People come here to discover the town's historic past, and to enjoy its slow-paced and relaxing atmosphere. Visitors can tour the homes of Texas legends, walk the brick streets of days gone past, and embrace the charm that is Nacogdoches.
Nacogdoches, city, seat of Nacogdoches County, eastern Texas, in a wooded region, one of the oldest non-Native American communities in the state; incorporated 1837. It is an agricultural, manufacturing, and tourist center; manufactures include processed poultry, animal feed, fertilizer, aluminum furniture, valves, business forms, motor homes, and transformers. Points of interest include a Native American burial mound (circa 1250) and the Adolphus Sterne House (circa 1830). Stephen F. Austin State University (1923) is in the city, and Sam Rayburn Reservoir is nearby. A Spanish mission was established here in 1716. It was abandoned in 1719, but the site, in a region inhabited by the Nacogdoches people, was resettled in 1779. In 1826-27 the community was the center of the Fredonian Rebellion, an unsuccessful attempt to make Texas independent of Mexico. Its inhabitants also were active in the Texas Revolution of the 1830s. The population of this city is 29,914 (2000).
From antiquing to nature walks, Nacogdoches has something to offer everyone. Tour Nacogdoches from two of the oldest thoroughfares in North America. Take a walk through Millard's Crossing, a collection of restored 19th century buildings, and feel the serenity and simplicity of that time. Stroll through the old brick streets of downtown and experience the charm of the many antique shops and quaint restaurants. Visit Stephen F. Austin State University, home to almost 12,000 students, and the Old Stone Fort, where Texas's first two newspapers were set to type.
Nestled between the lakes and forests of East Texas, Nacogdoches is also a nature lover's paradise. Choose from fishing, skiing, camping and boating fun on either Lake Nacogdoches or Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Enjoy any of the 14 city parks, 6 city tennis courts, or perhaps a rodeo at the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center.
Six flags may have flown over Texas, but nine have flown over Nacogdoches. Visit the oldest town in Texas and uncover the stories behind the flags -- battles won, lives lost, hearts broken, and independence gained.
Contact Information:
Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau
200 East Main St.,
Nacogdoches, Texas 75961
Toll Free: (888) OLDEST-TOWN
E-mail: info@visitnacogdoches.org
Nacogdoches Attractions :
Historic Homes & Buildings
- Sterne-Hoya Home 211 S. Lanana, Nacogdoches, TX, 409-560-5426, Adolphus Sterne built this home for his bride in 1828.
Historic Sites & Monuments
- Millard's Crossing Historic Village 6020 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX 75961, 936-563-6631, Experience what life was like in the 19th century at this charming historic village that features early Texas homes furnished with antiques and collectibles from all over the world, as well as many reconstructed scenes from that period.
Libraries & Research Centers
- Nacogdoches Public Library 182 East Pillar Street, Nacogdoches, TX 79562, 936-569-8281, A large collection of general reading and academic materials are available at this library that also offers a collection of old radio shows on tape, art prints and sculptures, large print books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials.
Museums & Galleries
- Old Nacogdoches University Mound St., Nacogdoches, TX, 409-564-7292, Built in 1958, this is the only remaining structure of a university that was chartered in 1845 and lasted until 1895.
- Old Stone Fort Museum On Stephen F. Austin State University campus, Nacogdoches, TX, 409-568-2408, This is a replica of the original Old Stone Fort that stood where Main and Fredonia Streets are now.
- Stone Fort Museum 121 Wilson Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75962, Stephen F. Austin State University Campus, 936-468-2408, Located in a 1936 replica of Antonio Gil Y'Barbo's stone house, this museum is filled with exhibits and artifacts that depict and interpret East Texas and Nacogdoches history.
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
- SFA Mast Aboretum 130 Wilson Drive, Nacogdoches, TX 75962, 936-468-3705, Dedicating to preserving native Texas plants, this aboretum features numerous landscape plants that are native to Texas plus offers a variety of educational programs.
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