"To Learn and not Forget"

"The Trail of Tears was a tragedy for a progressive and independent people whose population was markedly decreased as a result of the hardships associated with lengthy confinements and a lengthy arduous journey. The forced Removal left an indelible impression ...

Homesite of John S. Roberts

(1796-1871)

A native of Virginia, came to Texas in 1826.

An active participant in the struggle for Texas Independence. One of the leaders in Battle of Nacogdoches. Delegate to Consultation, November 3, 1835. Commanded the Nacogdoches Company in storming of Bexar, December ...

Southern Defense Trail

This walkway is a loop approximately 0.2 mile long with stairs and gentle slopes. It leads you past the remains of a blockhouse (near the parking area), provides a look at the Mount’s rock formations, and provides a vista of ...

Deacon Ebenezer Sheldon's Fort

1630 - 1930

The Lieutenant's son Ebenezer, later deacon of the church and first town treasurer, built a fort ten rods east of here in 1740/41. It was unsuccessfully attacked by Indians in 1746 during King

George's War.

Marker is on Huckle ...

"An immense amount of suffering"

As they trudged westward, the parties that left Blythe's Ferry in the early fall of 1838 endured lingering health problems from diseases, such as diarrhea, dysentery, measles, and whooping cough, which began during their long stay in stockades. Heavy hearts ...

The Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet

June 29, 1776

A memorial to the seamen and officers

of the

Brigantine Nancy

Marker is at the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and E Miami Avenue, on the right when traveling south on New Jersey Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Connable Fort

1630 - 1930

Site of the second fort and building in Fall Town, erected in 1739 by Samuel Connable. Its original timbers are still in the house on a knoll to the northwest.

Marker is on Brattleboro Road (U.S. 5), on the ...

Old Deerfield

1630 - 1930

Indian land called Pocomtuck, settled by men from Dedham in 1671. Attacked by Indians, burnt, and abandoned in 1675. Reoccupied and attacked in 1704 by French and Indians, who took 47 lives, and carried off 112 captives to ...

Gravesite of Lt (jg) Thomas E Zellars -Namesake of USS Zellars D

Grantville native Thomas E Zellars (1898-1924) graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1920 and reported for duty aboard the USS Mississippi. As turret commander he rose to the rank of lieutenant. In 1924, an explosion and fire engulfed his ...

Milam Lodge #2, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Texas

The Masonic Lodge in Nacogodoches is the oldest in the state still operating in its original location. Before the organization of a Grand Lodge in Texas, Louisiana Masons granted dispensation for individual lodges here. Three lodges, Holland (No.36) of Brazoria, ...