Details for Jardine-Brown House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5471008460
Data
Marker Number | 8460 |
Atlas Number | 5471008460 |
Marker Title | Jardine-Brown House |
Index Entry | Jardine-Brown House |
Address | |
City | |
County | Walker |
UTM Zone | 15 |
UTM Easting | 250754 |
UTM Northing | 3391688 |
Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings |
Marker Year | 1968 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | From the intersection of FM 1374 and IH-45 take FM 1374 SW approximately 5.3 miles. |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text | Robert and Jane Jardine Browne built east cabin of hewn pine logs on walnut posts, 1849. Site was part of James Jardine (or Jordan) League--1835 land grant surveyed 1838 by Republic of Texas for Jane's uncle. The west cabin of sawed pine logs was added for growing family. James F. Browne, a son born and reared here, added the lean-to bedroom, dining room and detached kitchen. Bought 1940 from the heirs and restored 1966 by Ben H. Powell, Jr. |