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Old Davenport Home

Concan, Uvalde County

Marker Text

Originally an early settler's 1-room log house on the Dry Frio (1 mi. N), built in era of Lipan-Apache raids and infestation of this frontier by outlaws. Enlarged for his family of 12 by L. C. ("Clabe") Davenport, who moved here about 1884. Added were a second log room, a hall, stone rooms on rear. After cattleman Davenport prospered and built a frame home, the old cabin still was used as kitchen, dining room and guest rooms. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.

Marker Details

Address FM 1051
Location Description Off FM 1051 on private property. Marker dot approximate.
Marker # 3719
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code cabins, log houses
  • Private Property:

    True
  • Latitude, Longitude 29.484401, -99.774809

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