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Augustus Darby Home

Moscow, Polk County

Marker Text

For 6 months, 25 slaves drew square nails from old lumber to seal with hand-sawed rough cypress this pegged double-log house built in 1859 by Augustus Darby. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 5 mi W of Moscow on FM 350 *on private property - locked gate*
Marker # 10398
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code African American topics; cabins, log houses
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 30.907248, -94.903958

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