Twin Creeks in Cedar Park in Travis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
John M. King Log House
Photographed by Keith Peterson, April 4, 2010
1. John M. King Log House Marker
This small one and one-half story log house on Cypress Creek in northwest Travis County could have been built as early as 1859. John M. King bought the property from John Robey in 1879 and indicated there was a dwelling on it at that time. King (1816-1918), a farmer from Alabama, and his family occupied the home until 1917. The log house later was purchased by legislative lobbyist Jack Dies (d. 1942), who entertained many Texas politicians here.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 14429.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 30° 27.515′ N, 97° 51.095′ W. Marker was in Cedar Park, Texas, in Travis County. It was in Twin Creeks. It could be reached from Farm to Market Road 2769 west of Anderson Mill Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the Twin Creeks Historic Park. Parking is at the south end of the trail in the Twin Creeks Golf Maintenance Center off FM-276. From there a pedestrian gate provides access. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Cedar Park TX 78613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Texas and in the Austin Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American South. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 5 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Cypress School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Andersons Mill
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Additional commentary.
1. Marker not there anymore?
I am a local in the area. I recently visited the cabin and noticed there was no longer a marker there. I looked pretty good around the front area and definitely did not see a historic marker anywhere.
I used to work at Twin Creeks and I used to run around the Twin Creeks neighborhood as a teenager (this was around the years 2012-2015) and I remember the marker being there then.
I wanted to point this out to someone and was hoping to get any feedback and why the market may be gone.
— Submitted June 28, 2026, by Von Small of Leander, Texas.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, April 4, 2010
2. John M. King Log House and Marker
Photographed by Keith Peterson, April 4, 2010
3. John M. King Log House
Photographed by Keith Peterson, April 4, 2010
4. John M. King Log House
With newer addition and garage.
Photographed by Keith Peterson, April 4, 2010
5. John M. King Log House
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 10,266 times since then and 1,244 times this year. Last updated on July 5, 2010, by James R. Kuntz of Warrenton, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 4, 2010, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
