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Sterne-Hoya House Museum in Nacogdoches
Photographer: Stan A. Williams

Sterne-Hoya House Museum & Library

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.

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211 S. Lanana St.
Nacogdoches, Texas
75961
Phone: 936/560-5426

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Open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat.

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City: Indianola
Region: Gulf Coast

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