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Old Cavitt House

Wheelock, Robertson County

Marker Text

Republic of Texas homestead established when log cabin was built, 1836. Main house of hand finished lumber, begun in 1842, completed in present form 1854. During 1840s and 1850s was stage stop between Nacogdoches and San Antonio de Bexar. Cavitts were political followers of Sam Houston, friend and frequent guest here, who gave a desk to Volney Cavitt. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964

Marker Details

Address 312 FM 391
Location Description FM 391, 0.5 mi. west of FM 46
Marker # 10911
Dedicated 1964
Size, Type 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude 30.897724, -96.395062

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