Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Hedwig's Hill

Dogtrot House

— 1855 - 56 —

Hedwig's Hill Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

1. Hedwig's Hill Marker

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In Mason County, Texas, near the Llano River, this house was built as two log cabins under a common roof separated by a breezeway called a dogtrot. The limestone rooms in the back were added later. The style of architecture is characteristic of frontier houses throughout the Southern states. It was cooled in warm weather by air flowing through the dogtrot and heated by fireplaces. A modified dwelling, it doubled as a post office, store, tavern, boarding house, church and polling place. It represents the arrival of German immigrants to Texas.

Erected by The Diamond M Foundation and National Ranching Heritage Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 33° 35.4′ N, 101° 53.016′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. Marker can be reached from 4th Street. Located within the National Ranching Heritage Center park grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3121 4th Street, Lubbock TX 79409, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Las Escarbadas (within shouting distance of this marker); El Capote Cabin

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jowell House (within shouting distance of this marker); Masterson JY (within shouting distance of this marker); Typical Homesteader Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Mail Camp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jowell Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Harrell House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lubbock.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

2. Hedwig's Hill Marker

Dogtrot House interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

3. Dogtrot House interior

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

4. Dogtrot House interior

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

5. Dogtrot House interior

Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019

6. Dogtrot House interior

Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 241 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 17, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.