Henderson in Rusk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

T.J. Walling Log Cabin

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

1. T.J. Walling Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. In 1841 Thomas Jefferson Walling (1811-1902) and his wife Nancy (Price) erected this one-room log cabin. Typical of many pioneer farm homes in this area, it was built of hand-hewn timbers joined at the corners by square notches. Walling was a veteran of the Cordova Rebellion and Indian Wars, 1838-1839, and lived here with his family until 1859. The Walling Log Cabin was moved from its original site (10 mi. NE) to this location in 1982. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1983

Erected 1983 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11077.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location. 32° 9.533′ N, 94° 47.715′ W. Marker is in Henderson, Texas, in Rusk County. It is at the intersection of North High Street and Waskom St on North High Street. The marker is located on the grounds of the Depot Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 N High Street, Henderson TX 75652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

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: Arnold Outhouse (a few steps from this marker); Rusk County Agriculture (a few steps from this marker); Oil Industry (within shouting distance of this marker); The Railroad in Rusk County (within shouting distance of this marker); The Henderson Depot (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Susan Weaver (within shouting distance of this marker); The Train at Lake Forest Park (within shouting distance of this marker); East Texas Musical Convention (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Henderson.

T.J. Walling Log Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

2. T.J. Walling Log Cabin and Marker

Interior view of T.J. Walling Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

3. Interior view of T.J. Walling Log Cabin

T.J. Walling Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 17, 2025

4. T.J. Walling Log Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.