The Burrows House, built in 1867, was originally located approximately half a mile south of Millard’s Crossing, on the site now occupied by Nacogdoches Medical Center. Its design is so characteristic of the region that it is often referred to as “The East Texas House.”

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Although the long enclosed entryway may suggest it was once a dog trot, the original structure consisted of the two back rooms and fireplace. The front two rooms were added several years later to create a parlor with a separate entrance, allowing guests to be ushered directly into the “good room.” The house also features a well on the back porch—a notable convenience in the 19th century.

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Today, the Burrows House displays tools and equipment used by a 19th-century medical doctor, including a vintage in-home pharmacy, wheelchairs, an exam table, medical illustrations, instruments, and more.