The Arcane Texas Fact of the Day from Traces of Texas: Mound Street in Nacogdoches was named for the fact that it initially ran between four native American mounds. One still stands, at 516 North Mound Street. There is a house there, too, but it was built atop the mound. Right across the street, at 515 North Mound Street, is the only still-standing original university building built for a Republic of Texas university. Nacogdoches University (now Stephen F. Austin) received its charter from the Republic of Texas on February 3, 1845.The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 23:28:11 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015