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Nacogdoches, Texas Trivia Quiz

A fun and informative quiz on this unique Texas town. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by jillyushka. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jillyushka

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,731

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
800

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What interesting title does Nacogdoches claim? Hint

First State University

Oldest Town in Texas

Largest Library in the State

Home of the World's Largest Ball of Twine

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Question 2 of 10

2. A festival is held every June to celebrate the peak season of which of these fruits? Hint

strawberry

blueberry

banana

orange

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Question 3 of 10

3. What State University is located in Nacogdoches? Hint

East Texas State University

Texas State University

Stephen F. Austin

Texas A&M Nacogdoches

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Question 4 of 10

4. What legendary country music star has an album named "Nacogdoches"? Hint

Johnny Cash

Willie Nelson

George Jones

George Strait

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nacogdoches was at the center of which of the following national media events? Hint

The trial of Andrea Yates

The explosion of a BP refinery

The fall of Enron

The explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to local legend, which well known outlaw(s) spent time in Nacogdoches? Hint

Billy the Kid

The Wild Bunch

Jesse James

Bonnie and Clyde

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the correct spelling of Nacogdoches' sister city? Hint

Nackidish

Nacitish

Nackotosh

Natchitoches

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Question 8 of 10

8. It's well known that six flags have flown over Texas, but how many have flown over Nacogdoches? Hint

Twelve

Nine

Four

Seven

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which building on the campus of the local university is considered by students to be jinxed? Hint

Austin Building

Steen Hall

The Old Stone Fort

Rusk Building

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year was the Old University Building built? Hint

1845

1859

1912

1795

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What interesting title does Nacogdoches claim?

Answer: Oldest Town in Texas

Nacogdoches also claims the First Christmas in Texas!

2. A festival is held every June to celebrate the peak season of which of these fruits?

Answer: blueberry

Nacogdoches County is the largest producer of blueberries in the State of Texas.

3. What State University is located in Nacogdoches?

Answer: Stephen F. Austin

SFA's mascot is the Lumberjack which represents the large agricultural college and the pineywoods native to East Texas.

4. What legendary country music star has an album named "Nacogdoches"?

Answer: Willie Nelson

This album was also recorded in Nacogdoches!

5. Nacogdoches was at the center of which of the following national media events?

Answer: The explosion of the Space Shuttle Columbia

The shuttle broke apart over Texas and Louisiana in 2003 and the first pieces were found in downtown Nacogdoches.

6. According to local legend, which well known outlaw(s) spent time in Nacogdoches?

Answer: Bonnie and Clyde

Rumor has it that Bonnie Parker worked as a waitress while she and Clyde Barrow were hiding out in Nacogdoches.

7. What is the correct spelling of Nacogdoches' sister city?

Answer: Natchitoches

The cities got their names from twin Indian brothers who were instructed by their father to travel three days in separate directions and then start settlements.

8. It's well known that six flags have flown over Texas, but how many have flown over Nacogdoches?

Answer: Nine

The three additional flags came from rebellions attempting to re-establish a Republic. They are the Magee-Gutierrez, Long, and Fredonia.

9. Which building on the campus of the local university is considered by students to be jinxed?

Answer: The Old Stone Fort

A popular urban legend states that if you walk through the building, you'll never graduate.

10. In what year was the Old University Building built?

Answer: 1859

This building originally housed Nacogdoches University.

Source: Author jillyushka

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