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

Kincheloe Cabin

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

1. Kincheloe Cabin Marker

Inscription. Kincheloe Cabin - this hand-hewn oak log cabin was built near Oatmeal by H.C. Allen about 1850. Sold to Louis Kincheloe about 1854. Donated to the Historical Society by Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Roach of Bertram.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 30° 45.395′ N, 98° 14.265′ 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 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 Stone Building (a few steps from this marker); Stage Stop Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Kerr, 1795-1861 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Croghan Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Logan Vandeveer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lookout Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of Fort Croghan (about 600 feet away); Rocky Rest (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burnet.

Regarding Kincheloe Cabin.

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This log cabin belonged to one of the first families to settle in Burnet County. This is a one room log cabin which has been restored here at the fort. It was erected about 1850 by H.C. Allen of hand-hewn oak logs, and was located south of Jennings Creek (South San Gabriel River) on land owned by John Jennings. It was sold to Lewis C. Kincheloe in about 1866, and he moved his family from Brushy Creek (now Leander-Round Rock area) to the Mt. Zion neighborhood of Burnet County. His wife, Margaret Ruth Bowmer Kincheloe, rode horseback to their new home carrying her six-month old son, Ed, in her lap. This family reared 11 children in the cabin. In later years, the cabin was moved further west on this creek, and the land was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Roach. Mr. and Mrs. Roach donated this cabin to the Burnet County Heritage Society in 1963 to help us all honor our Burnet County heritage.

Kincheloe Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

2. Kincheloe Cabin and Marker

The inside view of the Kincheloe Cabin image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

3. The inside view of the Kincheloe Cabin

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

Photographed by James Hulse, July 25, 2025

4. The view of the Kincheloe 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 116 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 27, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.