Site of El Atascoso in Nacogdoches, Texas

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Site of El Atascoso

Nacogdoches, TX, USA

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In the 1778 return to East Texas of settlers removed in 1772-73, this Atascoso Bayou-to-Puentesuellos segment of El Camino Real was site of many camps, and here Jose Mora established Rancho El Atascoso. Others settled nearby, joining him for protection against the original Indian inhabitants. Ranch preserved by Aaron Cox and family.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008