Bowling Green in Warren County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Felts Log House
ca. 1815 Logan County
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 24, 2011
1. Felts Log House Marker
Originally built by Archibald Felts on land near the Gasper River, this log house had remained relatively unchanged over the years. Recognized as a fine example of regional craftsmanship, it was moved here in 1980. Important characteristics include the traditional V-notch and dogtrot construction and the unusual handmade moldings, paneling, and forged hardware.Erected by Donated by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Houston Watkins.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 36° 59.346′ N, 86° 27.252′ W. Marker is in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in Warren County. Marker is on Kentucky Street (U.S. 68). Located on the hill and beside the WKU Library and Kentucky Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bowling Green KY 42101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Confederate State Capital of Kentucky (within shouting distance of this marker); Potter College (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); W.L. "Gander" Terry Colonnade (about 700 feet away); Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. History
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Additional commentary.
1. Dogtrot Construction of the Cabin
Dog Trot log cabins are essentially two log cabins separated by an area that is usually left open. The area in between the cabins/pens, is referred to as a Trot & was used as a breezeway in the Southern States. Dog Trot log cabins are generally oriented so that summer prevailing winds could be used for cooling.
— Submitted September 28, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 24, 2011
2. Felts Log House
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 24, 2011
3. Felts Log House Marker
V-Notch is a notch in the shape of the letter V cut into a log or timber near one of its ends forms a rigid joint when mated with another appropriately notched log or timber in log-cabin or log -house.
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 24, 2011
4. Felts Log House Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 24, 2011
5. Felts Log House Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 24, 2011
6. Felts Log House Marker
Photographed By Sandra Hughes, September 24, 2011
7. Felts Log House Marker
The dogtrot is the two yellow double doors.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 789 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 26, 2011, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
