Mahncke Park in San Antonio in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

The Utility Log Cabin

Photographed by James Hulse, January 5, 2024

1. The Utility Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. This small structure made from cedar posts donated by O.A. Gruene of Gruene, Texas, just north of New Braunfels. The posts are set in vertically, rather than horizontally, in palisaded construction. It is a type of building that is symbolic of the ingenuity of the early Texas pioneer. Cedar posts would be too short to use in any other manner and in some early houses in San Antonio, short cedar or mesquite posts were used for small houses and covered over with plaster.

Erected by Witte Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location. 29° 27.742′ N, 98° 28.068′ W. Marker is in San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. It is in Mahncke Park. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Tuleta Drive on Broadway. The marker and cabin are located at the grounds of the Witte Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3805 Broadway, San Antonio TX 78209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Celso Navarro House (a few steps from this marker); Onderdonk Artist Studio (a few steps from this marker); The Twohig House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Tree (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Francisco Ruiz (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ruiz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Brackenridge Park Since 1899 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brackenridge Park Before 1899 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Antonio.

More about this marker. The marker is located on the grounds of the Witte Museum and there is an entrance fee to visit the Witte Museum and grounds.

The Utility Log Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 5, 2024

2. The Utility Log Cabin and Marker

The front of the Utility Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 5, 2024

3. The front of the Utility Log Cabin

The inside view of the Utility Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 5, 2024

4. The inside view of the Utility Log Cabin

The backside of the Utility Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 5, 2024

5. The backside of the Utility Log Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 222 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 9, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.