Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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Oak Grove Cemetery This historical Nacogdoches site is lo- cated on land that was granted to Hayden Edwards, an emprasario, by the Spanish government. The original part of the cemetery lies directly north and south of the main gate. The old Catholic Ceme- tery, which consists of the extreme north- ern portion of the original cemetery, was purchased by Bishop Odin for the sum of $25 from Hayden Edward ' s heirs. Buried in the cemetery are four signers of the Texas Declaration of Indepen- dence: Thomas J. Busk, Charles Stanfield Taylor, John S. Boberts and William S. Clark. Also here are the graves of men and women who helped form the destiny of Texas and of Nacogdoches. Oak Grove Cemetery stands as a re- minder of Nacogdoches history and of the men who worked to make it prosper. It remains as a symbol of Nacogdoches ' great past.

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Nacogdoches — A great past; SFA — A greater future Founded in 1528, the City of Nacog- doches takes a lot of pride in being called the oldest town in Texas. Located in cen- tral Deep East Texas and populated by almost 30,000 residents, Nacogdoches is the site of many historical shrines, includ- ing the Old Stone Fort, the Old North Church, Nacogdoches University, Mil- lards Crossing and the Oak Grove Cemet- ery. These landmarks and the history that surrounds them are a major portion of the charm and simple lifestyle that abounds in Nacogdoches. The founding of Stephen F. Austin State University on September 18, 1923 marks the beginning of modern Nacogdoches. Because of its dedication to academics and the high ideals of mankind, Stephen F. Austin State University has become a sym- bol of the future. The university offers all the academic acoutrements of a larger uni- versity, but has the personal touch of a smaller place of learning. SFA s growth is a sign of its future. More and more students are looking for the unique qualities SFA has to offer. Ranked high academically, SFA produces graduates who continue to be leaders in their professions. The uni- versity is making way for the future by preparing its students for the problems and challenges of tomorrow. The history which surrounds Texas ' old- est town and the qualities of the university complement each other. Together they de- pict a great past and a greater future. 3

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Nacogdoches High School Nacogdoches High School ' s new loca- tion is a sign of the rapid growth of the city. The growth of Nacogdoches shows a gra- dual shift of East Texas to an urban society. Even though the city is old in tradition, it reflects modern changes such as the build- ing of the new high school and the SFA campus. This new school represents the future lifeline of Nacogdoches. The students that pass through its halls today are the future leaders of Nacogdoches. Just as Oak Grove Cemetery is a remin- der of past leaders who shaped the city, Nacogdoches High School serves as a be- ginning for the leaders who will shape its future. 5