Details for Buckner Log Cabin
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5113006607
Data
| Marker Number | 6607 |
| Atlas Number | 5113006607 |
| Marker Title | Buckner Log Cabin |
| Index Entry | Buckner Log Cabin |
| Address | |
| City | Dallas |
| County | Dallas |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 716995 |
| UTM Northing | 3630448 |
| Subject Codes | cabins, log houses; orphanages |
| Marker Year | 1965 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | RESTRICTED ACCESS. 6 mi. east of downtown Dallas, at Samuel and Buckner (Loop 12) Blvds., Dallas |
| Private Property | Yes |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | 16" x 12" Plate & Medallion |
| Marker Text | Dr. R. C. Buckner was born in this Madisonville, Tenn., cabin, Jan. 3, 1833. He moved to Texas, 1859. In 1879, founded Buckner Home. Original quarters cared for 8 children. After his death, April 9, 1919, work continued under sons, Joe D. and Hal F., and grandson, Robert Cooke Buckner II. This rough-hewn, 2-story cabin was moved here from original site, 1912, by staff and friends. Children playing around it gave the name "Tennessee House." RTHL, 1965 |