Dublin in Erath County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin

Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024

1. Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. Built in 1855 by Chesley Turnbow 4 mi. SE of Dublin. Later was home of the Barbee family. Cabin was torn down and logs moved to site in 1974 by Don Stone and W.T. Culpepper. Cabin restored 1977-78 with Lincoln style fireplace and old well by Lee Meek. Assisted by H.J. Barbee, Bill Boy Bryant, Sammy Taylor, Danny Meeks and others. Foundation by Danny Prater and Dublin High School Vocal Boys.

Erected by Dublin Progress.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 32° 5.113′ N, 98° 20.637′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Texas, in Erath County. It is at the intersection of South Park Street and West Blackjack Street (Farm to Market Road 6), on the right when traveling south on South Park Street. The marker is located on the front entrance to the cabin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 S Park St, Dublin TX 76446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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 Comanchería,

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: Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to the W.M. Wright Historical Park (within shouting distance of this marker); William T. Miller Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different

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marker also named William T. Miller Grist Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Lt. Col. George A. Davis, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Dublin Rodeo (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Cutting Horse Association-Sanctioned Cutting (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dublin National Bank (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

The Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024

2. The Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin and Marker

The view of the Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin in the park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 28, 2024

3. The view of the Pioneer Turnbow-Barbee Log Cabin in the park

Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 5, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.