The house was built in 1830 by Adolphus Sterne, a prominent merchant and
Texas revolution leader. Sam Houston was baptized into the Roman Catholic Church
here, because Mexico required landholders to be Catholic. Guests in the home
included Thomas J. Rusk, Frost Thorn and Davy Crockett. The New Orleans Greys
camped here on their way to Goliad and the Alamo. Only two families owned the
home before it was gifted to the city in 1958. Collection includes Hoya objects
from the Victorian era, plus objects from the Empire period when the Sternes
owned the home. A small reference library is available. Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Tue.–Sat. Donations welcome. 211 S. Lanana St., a block off East Main Street
(Texas 21). 936/560-5426.
City: Nacogdoches
Region: Piney Woods
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains
Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country
