stone fort museum

This stone "Fort" was actually a trading post, but let's not split hairs. The replica containing artifacts from the period and historical information about Antonio Geil Y'Barbo are very interesting. I had read that Nacogdoches was the oldest town in Texas, but had never really read the history of the area or the people. I enjoyed the fact that Nacogdoches was founded on the Camino Real, and actually standing in part of that historical site. The museum is free, but donations are accepted. The stairs to the 2nd floor are quite steep and narrow in keeping with the stairs at the time, but may be a problem for some. Since this site is located inside the actual campus, parking is at a premium unless you visit when the university is not in session. However, walking along the campus sidewalks is an enjoyable experience in and of itself. The trees make this one of the prettiest campuses in Texas. We could hear the birds singing as we walked, which was a plus.

Built around the late 1700s as a Spanish Colonial home. It was built of stone, by Antonio Gil Y'Barbo, to found the community of Nacogdoches. But, because of the owner's civil and Militia authority it became, a more public property, withstanding 4 revolutionary actions, earning the name, " the old stone fort!"It has been a home for soldiers, a church, a trading post, and later a saloon. But it was demolished in 1902. It was rebuilt in 1936, as a museum, providing historic exhibits on the SFA campus.They are closed on Mondays and holidays. 9-5 Tuesday- Saturday. Sunday 1-5 pm.

The "Stone Fort" was built in the late 1700's as a trading post and served a number of purposes over the years in Nacogdoches. It was dismantled in 1902, but rebuilt in 1907 from the original materials and then moved to is present site on Stephen F. Austin University campus in 1936. If your a Texan you will enjoy the history of this building and it's meaning to the oldest city in the state. Such as its use as headquarters during the Fredonian Republic. The museum has period artifacts of life in the 1700 and 1800's and they are shown in a way to give context about living in east Texas through Mexican rule, The Republic of Texas and early statehood. The building and its architecture are also worth your time to contemplate. One thing about the stairs, some people may need help to navigate up and down. You might also spend a little time walking around the SFA campus. It is one of the nicest in the state.

You shouldn't visit Nacogdoches without visiting the old Stone Fort. It is history at its most perfect. The only thing not good about it is the hours it's open. It's often been pretty difficult to get by and see it because they have been closed.

Except for the host desk at the entrance, it is like taking a 300-year backward step. Look at the displays, but let yourself experience the feeling of this old building, loving restored to its former self.

The building is beautiful, and we enjoyed touring the area. Nice location right on campus. The best part of the museum (in my opinion) was reading about the different methods of transporting goods using barges. There were replica's of 3 types of barges used years ago.

We have visited the stone fort several times. That is a bit misleading, though it looks like a fort, it was not. Replica of a stone house that served as a trading post, church, jail and saloon. Interesting history nonetheless and we have always enjoyed visiting. The stone work is beautiful. Guides are friendly and will take the time to explain everything to you. Situated on the beautiful SFA campus. Parking-there are only a few spots available for visitors. Good luck. Free, donations accepted.

Great stone work. Good day trip from Tyler and surrounding areas. Family outing would be great. Walking in plenty and exercise certain.

Nice history and focus of slaves. Difficult to follow the explanation of the host (though what was clear was good).

This is a neat place on the university campus, reconstructed to show how the original fort was built. Small museum inside. Rich in Texas history.

I always want to know how and why something came to be. Nacogdoches is the "oldest town in Texas". Here a person can find out about local Native American and settlers interactions as well as how this historic "fort" (boarding house/hotel) came to be located on the campus of Stephen F Austin. State University. My father-in-law and I enjoyed it. My college-age daughter was "finished finished in five minutes. I guess it depends.