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NACOGDOCHES FARMERS MARKET
107 W. Pearl St., 936/213-0640,
nacogdochesfarmersmarket.com, Sat 8-noon
Browse at your leisure and shop for homegrown and
homemade items, including baked goods, locally
farmed produce, organic beef, chicken, eggs, honey,
Texas artisan cheeses, flowers, herbs, preserves and
various handcrafted items.
OAK GROVE CEMETERY
200 N. Lanana St., 936/559-2960
Oak Grove Cemetery is one of the most famous
cemeteries in Texas. It is the final resting place for a
number of legendary Texans, including four signers of
the Texas Declaration of Independence. Interpretive
signs throughout the cemetery share the legacies of
the four signers along with other notable figures of
Nacogdoches History. For further research, visitors can
also reference the cemetery index and map under the
covered pavilion.
OLD NACOGDOCHES UNIVERSITY BUILDING
515 N. Mound St., 936/569-7292,
olduniversitybuilding.com, Tues-Sat 1-4 pm
Built in 1858, it is the only remaining building of the
Nacogdoches University chartered in 1845 by the
Republic of Texas to fulfill settlers’ ideals for higher
education. It was used as a hospital during the Civil
War. The building is furnished with period pieces.
OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy food trucks and locally crafted spirits at one of
our many venues that offer outdoor seating. Catch a
show and a spectacular sunset at the same time —
perfect for date night or a girls’ getaway. Stay up to
date by checking visitnacogdoches.org/events.
NACOGDOCHES FIRE MUSEUM
214 E. Pilar St., 936/559-2541
Home to Nacogdoches’ first commercial fire engine,
“Bertha,” old sirens, nozzles and tools, as well as
numerous photos of local fires. Tours by appointment.
NACOGDOCHES RAILROAD DEPOT
101 Old Tyler Rd., 936/462-8267, Open: Thurs-Sat 10-4
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The
Nacogdoches Railroad Depot is the only surviving
passenger station on the old Houston East and West
Texas rail line. The Depot currently hosts several rotating
exhibits such as the Loblolly Model Train exhibit, history
of the HE&WT line and others. The Depot is home to
an exhibit on the history of railroads in Nacogdoches,
those who worked at the Depot, traveled the rails or
brought railroads to Nacogdoches. It also hosts the
Loblolly Model Train exhibit every November and
December. Free Admission.
PINEYWOODS BARN QUILT TRAIL
The Pineywoods Barn Quilt Trail includes replicas
of quilting squares created from either wooden or
metal pieces and displayed on the sides of homes,
businesses, fences and mailboxes. Each quilt represents
something different. Explore our beautiful area to view
them all! Current map available at visitnacogdoches.
org/barnquilt.
SFA MICKY ELLIOTT COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS
936/468-6407 or 888/240-ARTS, finearts.sfasu.edu
The SFA Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts presents concerts,
recitals, plays and art exhibitions throughout the year. Prices
vary. Visit their website for the latest information about live
or virtual performance opportunities.
SFA GARDENS
Gayla Mize Garden
1523 E. Starr Ave., 936/468-4129, sfagardens.sfasu.edu
Meandering trails weave through a high pine canopy
and an extensive collection of ornamental shrubs and
