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Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens


category : Historic Homes
Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens is a circa 1835 wood-frame house interpreted to the 1840 to 1860 time period when the Blackburn family lived there. The house is the second oldest structure still standing on its original site in Nacogdoches, Texas.

Visitors will start their tour at the Visitors Center and then will be guided through the house and grounds. The grounds include a blacksmith shop, smokehouse, and historic gardens.


Admission: FREE
Address: 304 North St., Nacogdoches, TX
Phone: 936-560-4443
Fax: 936-560-4448
Our Email: brayb@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us
Our Website:www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us

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