Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Typical Homesteader Cabin
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019
1. Typical Homesteader Cabin Marker
Built in 1883. Shows pioneer way of life -- with the basic room of field stone, for protection from blizzards. Shed rooms attached gave storage and extra room. After turn of century, and better living was possible, owner added 3 rooms, double fireplace hall and porch.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
Erected 1964.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 33° 35.368′ N, 101° 52.985′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. Marker can be reached from 4th Street west of Flint Avenue, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located within the National Ranching Heritage Center Park, next to the Harrell House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3121 4th Street, Lubbock TX 79409, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Harrell House (a few steps from this marker); Masterson JY (within shouting distance of this marker); Bairfield Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Las Escarbadas (within shouting distance of this marker); "80" John House (within shouting distance of this marker); Waggoner Ranch Commissary
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Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019
2. Typical Homesteader Cabin Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019
3. Typical Homesteader Cabin Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019
4. Typical Homesteader Cabin Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019
5. Typical Homesteader Cabin Marker
Photographed By Denise Boose, May 31, 2019
6. Typical Homesteader Cabin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 18, 2019, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
