Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bushong Log Cabin
Grapevine Historic Landmark
Photographed by James Hulse
1. Bushong Log Cabin Marker
This cabin was built about 1871 by George Emanuel Bushong and his wife, Elizabeth Ann. It originally stood a few hundred yards east of this site. Here Bushong built and operated a sawmill, a flour mill, and the first cotton gin in the Grapevine area.
Erected 1990 by Ron and Jean Vice.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 32° 56.38′ N, 97° 4.684′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and Wall Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 S Main St, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Emanuel Bushong Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Torian Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); Grapevine, Texas (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Torian Log Cabin (a few steps from this marker); "The Prairie Windmill" (within shouting distance of this marker); Benjamin Richard Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Grapevine's Liberty Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wallis Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Grapevine (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2026
2. Bushong Log Cabin Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, July 6, 2026
3. Bushong Log Cabin Marker
The view of the cabin facing towards Main Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
