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

Strode-Pritchett Log Cabin

Photographed By James Hulse, August 25, 2018

1. Strode-Pritchett Log Cabin Marker

Inscription.

This log cabin was constructed on the Jeremiah Strode league (12 mi. E). It is believed to have been built in the 1850s by B.R. Wallace (1800-73), Strode's son-in law and a Texas legislator, or by Wallace's cousin W. W. Wallace (b. 1821). Later additions covered the cabin and by 1950, when the land was sold to W. S. and Fannie Pritchett, no traces were visible. Used for hay storage until 1973 when it was exposed, the cabin was given to the Houston County Historical Commission, who had it moved here and restored as part of the American Bicentennial and annual County birthday activities.

Spirit of 76. W.S. and Fannie Pritchett.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7045.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 31° 19.067′ N, 95° 27.645′ W. Marker is in Crockett, Texas, in Houston County. Marker is at the intersection of East Goliad Avenue (State Highway 21) and Rail Row, on the left when traveling east on East Goliad Avenue. The marker is located at the Historic David Crockett Spring and Brewer Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East Goliad Avenue, Crockett TX 75835, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. The David Crockett Spring (a few steps from this marker); Greater St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Patton-Buchanan Building (about 800 feet away); W.V. McConnell Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Miller-Spinks-Mayes Property (approx. 0.2 miles away); Houston County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Five Courthouses of Houston County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crockett (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crockett.

Strode-Pritchett Log Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 25, 2018

2. Strode-Pritchett Log Cabin and Marker

Entrance Sign for the David Crockett Spring and Brewer Park. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 25, 2018

3. Entrance Sign for the David Crockett Spring and Brewer Park.

The cabin and marker can been seen behind the sign on the left.

The David Crockett Spring image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, August 25, 2018

4. The David Crockett Spring

Which marks the campsite of the famous Texan on his historic journey to the Alamo where he paid the supreme price for Texas liberty.
"Be sure you are right, then go ahead."

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 997 times since then and 216 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 28, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.