Luling in Caldwell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
William Johnson Cabin
Photographed by James Hulse, October 25, 2020
1. William Johnson Cabin Marker
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
Erected 1973 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9778.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 29° 41.031′ N, 97° 38.814′ W. Marker is in Luling, Texas, in Caldwell County. It is at the intersection of North Magnolia Avenue (U.S. 183) and East Austin Street, on the right when traveling north on North Magnolia Avenue. The marker is located in the western part of the City of Luling's Blanche Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Luling TX 78648, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Hill Country and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Edgar B. Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church of Luling
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Also see . . . Luling Texas. Wikipedia (Submitted on November 10, 2020, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 25, 2020
2. William Johnson Cabin and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, October 25, 2020
3. The parking lot of Blanche Park with the William Johnson cabin in the background
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