South Central Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Pioneer Memorial Log House
Photographed By Brian Anderson, April 24, 2022
1. Pioneer Memorial Log House Marker
Conceived by the San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (SJCDRT), the Pioneer Memorial Log House was created to commemorate Texas' 1936 Centennial. Designed by the SJCDRT and a Houston architect to model an authentic pioneer cabin, the structure served as both a Chapter home and a hospitality house.
Despite difficult economic times, the SJCDRT raised all funds for the structure. Land was donated by the city of Houston, and pine logs came from the property of the President of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Rather than relinquish their hard-won monies to the city as required by the Public Works Administration, the SJCDRT hired a contractor and laborers independently.
Craftsmen painstakingly pieced together the hand-notched logs and built the chimney with stones taken from historic Texas structures and buildings associated with famous Texans. Other notable original features of the house include the three-bay front porch, gable roof, exposed rafter ends, and double door primary entrance. Dedicated on March 2, 1936, the 100th anniversary of Texas independence, the Pioneer Memorial Log House continued to serve beyond Texas' Centennial year. The home is host to historic, patriotic, educational, and civic groups.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, Texas Independence.
Location. 29° 42.723′ N, 95° 23.621′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in South Central Houston. Marker is on Cambridge Street north of Lamar Flemming Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the wall left of the entrance to the cabin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1510 Cambridge Street, Houston TX 77030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. San Jacinto Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (here, next to this marker); The Roy and Lillie Cullen Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Autry House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Holcombe House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rice University (approx. half a mile away); General Sam Houston (approx. 0.7 miles away); Southend Water Pumping Station (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Garden Club of Houston (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.
Photographed By Jim Evans, November 15, 2020
2. Pioneer Memorial Log House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2020, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 512 times since then and 106 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. 2. submitted on November 16, 2020, by Jim Evans of Houston, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
