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A lane through Millard’s Crossing, lined with young trees, past a log house with a stone chimney and white frame houses beyond.

Nacogdoches, Texas · Est. 1968

Where the Rail Crosses North Street

Log cabins, a dog trot, a chapel and a red caboose — East Texas buildings from the 1830s to 1910, saved and gathered on the Millard family land. The only historic village in the oldest town in Texas.

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Lera Millard Thomas, smiling, seated on a bench on the porch of a clapboard house.
Lera Millard Thomas (1900–1993)

Lera Millard Thomas, 1900–1993

She Moved the Houses Home

In 1968 the college was growing, and the old houses on its edge were coming down. Lera Millard Thomas had them moved, one by one, to her family’s land north of town.

Two years earlier she had become the first woman Texas sent to Congress. Now she turned to saving what Nacogdoches was losing. In 1978 the village became a nonprofit, and it is still run that way today.

1830Millard family on the land
1968First house moved
37Acres
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The village

Walk Among the Buildings

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The Millard-Lee House: a two-story gray clapboard house with a tall brick chimney and a long front porch with benches.
c. 1837Home

Millard-Lee House

Robert Millard built it as a home and boarding house, one side mirroring the other. It is the oldest building in the village.

The Chapel: a white clapboard church with a small steeple, framed by tree branches, with benches and a gazebo on the lawn.
c. 1905Church

Chapel

A Free Methodist congregation built it with no steeple, because they could not afford a bell. The steeple came when it moved here.

The Rebellion Barn: a red corrugated-metal barn with a timber-framed entry porch and glass doors.
1950sBarn

Rebellion Barn

Part of a 1950s barn that once housed a flea market. Renovation uncovered its old hardwood floors and a chamber beneath them.

A bride and groom holding hands in the aisle of the Chapel, between wooden pews, with the pump organ and piano behind them.

Weddings & Rentals

Marry Where Families Have Gathered

The village is available for weddings, receptions and family reunions. Make your East Texas event timeless.

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A student practices writing with a feather quill and a bottle of ink at a worn wooden desk.

Field Trips & Groups

Bring Your Class or Group

Guided tours for schools, seniors and adult groups, tailored to the ages and interests of your group. Reserve ahead.

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Support the village

Kept Standing by Its Friends

Millard’s Crossing receives no city, county or state funding. Every roof, sill and fence rail here is kept by donors, members and volunteers.

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Plan your visit

Hours & Admission

Hours

Monday–Saturday
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Last tour
3 p.m.
Sunday
Closed

Admission

Adults
$15
Seniors
$12
Veterans
$12
Children 3–12
$8
Under 3
Free

Getting here

6020 North Street
Nacogdoches, Texas

Self-guided maps are at the Visitors Center. Hours exclude private events — call ahead.

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