[Journey Through Time: The Old Stone Fort Museum of Nacogdoches]

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Step back in time at the Old Stone Fort Museum, a captivating replica of a historical structure originally built in 1779 by Antonio Gil Y'Barbo in Nacogdoches, Texas. While the original building, known as the Stone House, has a storied past as a mercantile house and government facility, it eventually met its demise. Thanks to the New Deal's support, the museum now stands proudly on the grounds of Stephen F. Austin State University, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's rich history through engaging exhibits and a faithful recreation of the past. Journey through centuries of captivating stories and discover … continued below

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Mallory, Randy March 1999.

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  • Main Title: [Journey Through Time: The Old Stone Fort Museum of Nacogdoches]
  • Series Title: Nacogdoches

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Step back in time at the Old Stone Fort Museum, a captivating replica of a historical structure originally built in 1779 by Antonio Gil Y'Barbo in Nacogdoches, Texas. While the original building, known as the Stone House, has a storied past as a mercantile house and government facility, it eventually met its demise. Thanks to the New Deal's support, the museum now stands proudly on the grounds of Stephen F. Austin State University, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's rich history through engaging exhibits and a faithful recreation of the past. Journey through centuries of captivating stories and discover the legacy that lives on in this remarkable museum.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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Mallory, Randy. [Journey Through Time: The Old Stone Fort Museum of Nacogdoches], photograph, March 1999; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1980268/: accessed June 13, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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