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William Johnson Cabin

Luling, Caldwell County

Marker Text

The Rev. William Johnson (1822-89), farmer and Baptist minister who came to Texas in 1833, built this shotgun-style cabin near Tenney Creek (11 mi. NE of Luling) in 1870s. Family included five children. His son, W. E. (Billie) became a physician in Tilmon. Since 1893 the Jeff Connolly family has owned Johnson's land. T. B. Coopwood, M. d., used cabin as office in late 1890s. Mr. and Mrs. Jett Connolly donated structure in 1972 to be relocated here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973 Incise in base: Restored by Luling Garden Club, 1972

Marker Details

Address
Location Description corner of US 183 and Austin St. (Blanche Square)
Marker # 9778
Dedicated 1973
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code cabins, log houses; Presbyterian denomination
Latitude, Longitude 29.685695, -97.646258

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