Cedar Creek Township near Lowell in Lake County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Log House
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, October 12, 2025
1. Log House Marker
Originally built about 1850 probably by William Holmes six miles east of here, the log house was discovered under siding and plaster during demolition. The logs were reused to build this house, a sample of mid-1800's southern Lake County. No indoor water source, inadequate light, and large families were common place. Pioneers faced the hardships of survival, remaining warm, producing goods for barter, and obtaining clothing and food. Hunting and trapping were as important as farming with the great Kankakee Marsh as close as 1 mile south until it was drained in early 1900's. Rabbit, squirrel, deer, grouse, muskrat and mink were among the animals found.
Erected by Lake County Parks & Rec.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 41° 16.76′ N, 87° 22.853′ W. Marker is near Lowell, Indiana, in Lake County. It is in Cedar Creek Township. It can be reached from Belshaw Road west of Hendricks Street, on the left when traveling west. This marker is located within Buckley Homestead County
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Regionally, this marker is in Northwest Indiana and in the Calumet Region. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schoolhouse (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barn (approx. 0.2 miles away); Milkhouse / Silo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hired Hands House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Granary (approx. 0.2 miles away); House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Garage (approx. Ό mile away); Family History (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, October 12, 2025
2. Log House Marker in context
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, October 12, 2025
3. Dinsmore Family Log House Donation
Plaque just to the right of the historical marker.
Log house donated by the Dinsmore family in memory of Harold H. Dinsmore to the Three Creek Historical Association, who in turn donated it to Lake County Parks and Recreation Department for preservation of local heritage.
Photo caption: Dinsmore house
Log house donated by the Dinsmore family in memory of Harold H. Dinsmore to the Three Creek Historical Association, who in turn donated it to Lake County Parks and Recreation Department for preservation of local heritage.
Photo caption: Dinsmore house
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, October 12, 2025
4. Notice Historic Building
The "Notice Historic Building" sign under the historical marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
