Rio Vista in Johnson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Henry Briden Cabin

Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

1. Henry Briden Cabin Marker

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Henry Briden (1825-1908) came to Texas from his native Germany in 1845 and served for two years as a Texas Ranger. In 1849, he and his wife, Lucinda Sevier (1831-75), became first permanent white settlers in what is now Johnson County, when they built this cabin on the east bank of Nolan's River (2.5 mi. NW). The one room log structure was later used as a barn when Briden erected a larger home nearby. In 1974, it was restored and moved to this site.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1975

Erected 1975 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2443.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 32° 14.105′ N, 97° 22.766′ W. Marker is in Rio Vista, Texas, in Johnson County. Marker is on State Highway 174, ¼ mile north of Depot Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker and cabin are located north of the Texas Children Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 TX-174, Rio Vista TX 76093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Menefee Reunion (here, next to this marker);

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Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

2. The Henry Briden Cabin and Marker

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Early Cattle Trade (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rio Vista (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grange Hall Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Phillip Nolan (approx. 4 miles away); Guy Bailey (approx. 6½ miles away); Johnson County Sheriff's Posse (approx. 6.8 miles away); Blum Cemetery (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rio Vista.

The general view of the Henry Briden Cabin and Marker by the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

3. The general view of the Henry Briden Cabin and Marker by the street

The closeup view of the Henry Briden Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 25, 2022

4. The closeup view of the Henry Briden Cabin and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 27, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.