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

Logan Vandeveer

(1815-55)

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

1. Logan Vandeveer Marker

Inscription. Logan Vandeveer (1815-55) came from Kentucky in 1833. He was badly wounded fighting for Texas at San Jacinto, 1836. Moving here to sell beef to Fort Croghan, 1849, he was one of organizers of the county and original postmaster of the town. In the early 1850s he built this house near Hamilton Creek for a daughter. It stood at 502 South Water Street. Burnet County Historical Society moved it here for preservation in 1973. Porch was floored with stones from an early Burnet County Courthouse. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1974
2nd Plaque
Cabin Donors: Mmes. Leona Rogers Hughes, Nancy Riggs Young, Helen Riggs Woodard, and Patricia Riggs Phinney, Vandeveer Descendants.

Erected 1974 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 9755.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 30° 45.419′ N, 98° 14.242′ W. Marker is in Burnet, Texas, in Burnet County. It is at the intersection of Buchanan Drive (State Highway 29) and Fort Croghan Drive on Buchanan Drive. The marker is located on the grounds of the Fort Croghan Historical Museum complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 703 W SH 29, Burnet TX 78611, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country.

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: Fort Croghan Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Lookout Building (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Peter Kerr, 1795-1861 (within shouting distance of this marker); Stage Stop Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Croghan Stone Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Kincheloe Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Croghan (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rocky Rest (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnet.

Regarding Logan Vandeveer. The Vandeveer Cabin - This stone cabin was originally located behind the residence at 502 South Water Street (where Dairy Queen is now) and was built for Logan Vandeveer about 1850. Used as his office, he arranged government beef issue for the Comanche people. It later became the home of one of his daughters. It was then purchased by Dr. Hansford and became quarters for his slaves.

Mr. Vandeveer was a man of many talents and abilities. He was a soldier who had come from Kentucky and had enlisted in the Army of the Republic of Texas. While serving with Sam Houston, he was badly wounded at the Battle of San Jacinto. He was in the Ranger service, fought against the Native Americans

The Logan Vandeveer Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

2. The Logan Vandeveer Cabin and Marker

and was the first Postmaster in Burnet. In September 1855, he drove a large herd of cattle to Louisiana where he contracted yellow fever and died at the age of 40.

This building was moved to Fort Croghan in 1973 by the Burnet County Historical Society; the porch is paved with stones from an early Burnet County Courthouse.

Also see . . . Logan Vandeveer: Soldier, Pioneer, and Community Leader in Texas. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on July 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The inside view of the dining room image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

3. The inside view of the dining room

The inside view of the bedroom image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

4. The inside view of the bedroom

The view of the cabin on the museum grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

5. The view of the cabin on the museum grounds

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.