31 January 2003
ANCIENT PATHS, CAMINO DE LOS TEJAS
Nacogdoches, Texas
The Ancient Paths Historical Grave Marker is one of 33 grave markers that was placed during the 2000-2003 Mary Ann Groome Hepler Administration to mark trails and paths that were important to the foundation of the United States.
The Camino Real de los Tejas trail ran 2,500 miles from Mexico City to Natchitoches, Louisiana. The trail dates back to Spanish colonial days and was used for more than 150 years to settle Texas. The trail was used by Spanish, Mexican, French, American, Black, and American Indian Travelers as they explored the region and created a culturally diverse region. The trail's use diminished after the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1845. However, the trail's cultural impact can still be felt today in the region.
The Ancient Paths Marker was one of 2 placed by the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists in Texas. This marker sits at the site of the Stone Fort Museum in Nacogdoches. The museum is a reproduction of one of the original houses that sat along the Camino Real trail in the 1800s. The house later became a significant trading post for the region. Today, the museum educates and honors the traditions along the trail.
The marker can be found at 1936 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962 outside the Stone Fort Museum on the Stephen F Austin State University campus. For more information about the Marker, Camino Real, or Stone Fort Museum, please visit the source websites listed below.
Sources:
National Society Daughters of the American Colonists Marker Information: https://nsdac.org/great-trails-and-ancient-trading-paths/
National Park Service Camino Real Trail Information: https://www.nps.gov/elte/index.htm
SFA Old Stone Fort Information: https://www.sfasu.edu/stonefort/
The Camino Real de los Tejas trail ran 2,500 miles from Mexico City to Natchitoches, Louisiana. The trail dates back to Spanish colonial days and was used for more than 150 years to settle Texas. The trail was used by Spanish, Mexican, French, American, Black, and American Indian Travelers as they explored the region and created a culturally diverse region. The trail's use diminished after the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1845. However, the trail's cultural impact can still be felt today in the region.
The Ancient Paths Marker was one of 2 placed by the National Society Daughters of the American Colonists in Texas. This marker sits at the site of the Stone Fort Museum in Nacogdoches. The museum is a reproduction of one of the original houses that sat along the Camino Real trail in the 1800s. The house later became a significant trading post for the region. Today, the museum educates and honors the traditions along the trail.
The marker can be found at 1936 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75962 outside the Stone Fort Museum on the Stephen F Austin State University campus. For more information about the Marker, Camino Real, or Stone Fort Museum, please visit the source websites listed below.
Sources:
National Society Daughters of the American Colonists Marker Information: https://nsdac.org/great-trails-and-ancient-trading-paths/
National Park Service Camino Real Trail Information: https://www.nps.gov/elte/index.htm
SFA Old Stone Fort Information: https://www.sfasu.edu/stonefort/