Old Stone Fort Museum
The Old Stone Fort Museum is located on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University, in the city and county of Nacogdoches, Texas. It dates back to 1936. For a second stop, Ellen Trout Zoo is 18 mi away.
A museum inside Nacogdoches
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 94–94°, and about 98 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Nacogdoches
Old Stone Fort Museum is inside Nacogdoches, which has 27 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–79°. When to go ↓
Established in 1936
Old Stone Fort Museum dates from 1936. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Old Stone Fort Museum
The Old Stone Fort Museum is located on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University, in the city and county of Nacogdoches, Texas. It is a 1936 replica, at a different location, of a structure that had been erected circa 1779 by Nacogdoches militia commander Antonio Gil Y'Barbo. The original building was never a fort, in spite of its sobriquet. After more than a century serving various purposes, the original structure was demolished. The replica was erected with help from the local Cum Concilio civic organization, and funding from the New Deal economic program of the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration. The museum is open to visitors and provides historic exhibits on the grounds of the university.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1936
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Where to sleep near Old Stone Fort Museum
Rooms are nearest in Nacogdoches (27) and Lufkin (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Old Stone Fort Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches | in town | — | 27 21 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 32,500 | $186K | C |
| Lufkin | 21 mi south | 30 min | 25 16 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 34,350 | $180K | D |
| Appleby | 7 mi north | 10 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 553 | $209K | — |
| Redland | 15 mi south | 25 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 866 | $154K | — |
| Garrison | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 833 | $91K | — |
| Huntington | 24 mi south | 35 min | 5 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks | 2,157 | $109K | A− |
| Hudson | 22 mi south | 35 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 5,328 | $172K | — |
| Timpson | 25 mi northeast | 35 min | 2 2 RV parks | 995 | $82K | — |
Getting there
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Around Old Stone Fort Museum
Also within 66 miles are these.
229 mi MuseumCaddo Mounds State Historic Site3in town GardenMast Arboretum
65 mi Zoo & aquariumCaldwell Zoo
64 mi GardenRose Garden Center64 mi MuseumMansfield State Historic Site
58 mi MuseumMuseum for East Texas Culture
63 mi MuseumDiscovery Science PlacePhoto credits
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site: Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Caldwell Zoo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rose Garden Center: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Museum for East Texas Culture: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Discovery Science Place: Paul M. Budd, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Old Stone Fort Museum
Is Old Stone Fort Museum in Nacogdoches?
Yes. It’s inside Nacogdoches, TX.
When is the best time to visit Old Stone Fort Museum?
February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 64–79°.
What is the closest airport to Old Stone Fort Museum?
East Texas Regional (GGG), about 53 miles away. The nearest big hub is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), about 120 miles.
Where should I stay near Old Stone Fort Museum?
Nacogdoches (in town, 27 places to stay), Lufkin (21 mi, 25 places to stay) and Appleby (7 mi, 3 places to stay).
Tips from people in Nacogdoches
People in Nacogdoches have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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