Fairfield in Freestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Carter Log House

(Originally located 3 miles east of Kirvin)

Photographed by Linda Mullen, February 23, 2025

1. Carter Log House Marker

Inscription. Typical of pioneer dwellings in early Texas, this house was built in 1845 by David L. Carter, from Alabama. He later served in the Confederate Army and helped start Woodland Boys' College. The tongue-and-groove logs were joined with wooden pins. Square nails were used on the rafters. Materials for floor and ceiling were hauled 70 miles by ox-wagon from near Rusk. A huge fireplace stood in each room-two downstairs, one upstairs. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1968

Erected 1968 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9867.)

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

Location. 31° 43.6′ N, 96° 9.473′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Texas, in Freestone County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street and Hall Street on East Main Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Freestone County Historical Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 E Main St, Fairfield TX 75840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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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,

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: Potter-Watson Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); 1881 Freestone County Jail (a few steps from this marker); Butler Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Law Office General John Gregg (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Val Verde Battery (about 700 feet away); Captain L.D. Bradley (about 800 feet away); Freestone County (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fridolin (Fred) Fischer Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Old Freestone Jail (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

The Carter Log House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Linda Mullen

2. The Carter Log House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2025, by Linda Mullen of Fairfield, Texas. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2025, by Linda Mullen of Fairfield, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.