Details for Old Cavitt House

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5395010911

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Marker Number 10911
Atlas Number 5395010911
Marker Title Old Cavitt House
Index Entry Cavitt House, Old
Address 312 FM 391
City Wheelock
County Robertson
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 748989
UTM Northing 3421175
Subject Codes houses, residential buildings
Marker Year 1964
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location FM 391, 0.5 mi. west of FM 46
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion
Marker Text Republic of Texas homestead established when log cabin was built, 1836. Main house of hand finished lumber, begun in 1842, completed in present form 1854. During 1840s and 1850s was stage stop between Nacogdoches and San Antonio de Bexar. Cavitts were political followers of Sam Houston, friend and frequent guest here, who gave a desk to Volney Cavitt. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1964
ATLAS_NUM=5395010911

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