Millard's Crossing Historic Village

The Millard's Crossing Historic Village is located at 6020 North Street, in the city and county of Nacogdoches, in the U.S. state of Texas. It is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.

Millard's Crossing Historic Village
Millard's Crossing Historic Village
Location within Texas
Location6020 North Street
Nacogdoches, Texas
Coordinates31.659955°N 94.658381°W / 31.659955; -94.658381
WebsiteMillard's Crossing

History

Millard's Crossing Historic Village is a 37-acre (14.97 ha; 0.06 sq mi) living history site established by Lera Millard Thomas in the 1970s. The Village sits on land which belonged to the Millard family, and on which Thomas grew up.[1] The Village began in 1966 as a project restoration of a singular Victorian house by Thomas, who was the widow of Congressman Albert Richard Thomas. From that one house, Thomas began restoring other structures of East Texas architecture.[2] The Village borders on a railroad track, and is home to a restored red train caboose. There are also log cabins and other restored Victorian architecture in the Village. Of note on the property is the Millard-Lee House which Thomas restored. The house is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, and was built c.1837 by Robert G. Millard. The house was purchased by David Lee in 1859.[3]

Hours, admission

Admission fee applies (suggested donation of $4.00 or more per person). Monday – Saturday, 9:00am to 4:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The Crossing is available for special event rentals. Tour groups and School Groups welcome. Guided Tours are available with advance notice and are $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for children.[4]

See also

References
  1. Armitage, Susan; Danilov, Victor J (2005). Women and Museums: A Comprehensive Guide. Altamira Press. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-7591-0855-4.
  2. Abernathy, Francis Edward; Kennedy, Reese (2000). Built in Texas. University of North Texas Press. p. 266. ISBN 978-1-57441-092-1.
  3. "RTHL Millard-Lee House". Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks. Texas Historical Commission. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
  4. "Millard's Cross Historic Village". Millard's Crossing. Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2012.
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