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Phillip A. Dalby Homestead

DeKalb vicinity, Bowie County

Marker Text

In Dalby family since 1841. On land given Dalby by Republic of Texas. Original room (northeast part of house) is of oak logs pegged together. Logs and floor boards were hand-hewn. By 1856 Dalby had 8 children. House, then enlarged, was scene of singings, socials, quiltings, logrollings. Teachers boarded here. Freighters camped in yard. Passed to Phillip Dalby's son, A. J., 1872; his grandson, Clyde N., 1927. Remodeled in 1948. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1966.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 11 miles south of DeKalb on US 259, then 3.3 mi. west on County Line Rd.
Marker # 12406
Dedicated 1966
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code houses, residential buildings
Latitude, Longitude Exact Lat/Lon Unknown

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