Cedars in Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Miller Cabin
1847
| — | Original Location: 3110 Bonnie View Rd., Dallas | — |
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
1. Miller Cabin Marker
Constructed by the Miller family, this square-notched log house is typical of the first structures erected by pioneers while they cleared the land and put in crops. The furnishings all indicate the self-sufficiency required of pioneer families. The Millers even brought window glass with them, since there was no local source for it.This building also served as one of the first schools in the area, when Mr. Miller brought a teacher from Kentucky in 1852 to instruct his five daughters and seven girls from neighboring farms. Everyone lived in this house, with some of the children sleeping in the unheated attic. For a time, nearly 20 people resided in this tiny dwelling.
Fun Fact
Mr. Miller taught the girls dancing, scandalizing some of his more religious neighbors.
Captions
(Photo #1) The Miller family carefully maintained the cabin for over 100 years. Here it is on their property before it was moved.
(Photo #2) The disassembled logs were brought to the museum and the cabin was rebuilt. The large opening is for the fireplace.
In Honor of Gary N. Smith,
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Construida por la familia de William Brown Miller, esta cabaña de madera local es típica de las primeras estructuras levantadas por los pioneros mientras preparaban la tierra para sus cultivos. El mobiliario rústico de fuentes locales refleja la autosuficiencia de las familias pioneras. La familia Miller aun trajo cristales de Kentucky para las ventanas porque no había vidriero en esta parte de Texas.
Esta cabaña también servía como una de las primeras escuelas en el área. El señor Miller contrató con una maestra de Kentucky en 1852 para enseñar a sus cinco hijas y a unas 7 niñas de las granjas vecinas. Las estudiantes, así como la maestra y el resto de la familia Miller, vivían en esta cabaña - unos de los niños dormían en el desván, sin calefacción. Por un tiempo, unas 20 personas vivían en esta cabaña pequeñita.
Datos Curiosos
El señor Miller enseñó a sus hijas y a las otras niñas a bailar - una actividad escandalosa para unos de sus vecinos religiosos.
Subtítulos
(Foto #1) La familia Miller mantuvo cuidadosamente la cabaña por más de 100 años. En esta foto, la cabaña está todavía en su sitio original.
(Foto #2) Para instalarla en Dallas Heritage Village, era necesario
Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
2. The Miller Cabin and Marker
Erected by Dallas County Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 32° 46.351′ N, 96° 47.321′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Cedars. It is at the intersection of Gano Street and S St Paul Street on Gano Street. The marker is located by the street in front of the cabin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1717 Gano Street, Dallas TX 75215, 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 Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Van Cleave Bandstand (a few steps from this marker); Miller Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Votes for Women (within shouting distance of this marker); Millermore (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Millermore (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizen's Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Honoring Sarah Horton Cockrell (within shouting distance of this marker); Browder Springs Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
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Photographed by James Hulse, January 7, 2025
3. Miller Cabin
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 355 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 9, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
