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Miller Log Cabin

Dallas, Dallas County

Marker Text

Built 1847 of cedar logs hewn by hand adzes, pegged in place and caulked with clay. Floored with hand-hewn cedar boards. Chimney stones were quarried near Mountain Creek. First Texas home of Wm. B. Miller (1807 - 1899), who built ante-bellum mansion "Millermore." His 5 daughters, and 7 other local girls went to one of the first schools in Dallas, held in this cabin. They and the teacher slept in left. Placed on present site 1964. RTHL - 1965

Marker Details

Address 1717 Gano St.
Location Description in Old City Park
Marker # 6787
Dedicated 1965
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code cabins, log houses
Latitude, Longitude 32.774706, -96.789984

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