Near Morgantown in Monongalia County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Big Log Cabin

Photographed By Bradley Owen, April 14, 2022

1. Big Log Cabin Marker

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Allen Holland constructed what is now known as The Big Log Cabin in 1815-16 near White Day Creek. His farm was located along US Route 73, known then as the Morgantown and Fairmont Pike. In 1871 Holland sold his farm to his daughter Mary's husband Joseph Stansberry. They gave the property to their son Thomas A. Stansberry in 1911. Thomas sold the property to Charles and Dessie Michael in 1934, reserving a life estate for himself. Upon Thomas Stansberry's death in 1941, the Michaels donated the cabin to the 4-H Camp.

Erected by The Weldon Family Foundation and BB&T Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the 4-H Youth Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 39° 32.865′ N, 79° 58.81′ W. Marker is near Morgantown, West Virginia, in Monongalia County. Marker can be reached from 4H Camp Road (County Route 76) one mile north of Goshen Road (County Route 77), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1474 4H Camp Rd, Morgantown WV 26508, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8

Photographed By Bradley Owen, April 20, 2022

2. Big Log Cabin Marker

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other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Little Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Grant Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dining Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Muffly (within shouting distance of this marker); Cass Cabin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Office (about 400 feet away); Clinton Cabin (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morgantown.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 30, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.