Old Davenport Home
Originally an early settler's 1-room log house on the Dry Frio (1 mi. N), built in era of Lipan-Apache raids and infestation of this frontier by outlaws. Enlarged for his family of 12 by L. C. ("Clabe") Davenport, who moved here about 1884. Added were a second log room, a hall, stone rooms on rear. After cattleman Davenport prospered and built a frame home, the old cabin still was used as kitchen, dining room and guest rooms. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.
29.4878° N, 99.7829° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
Off FM 1051 on private property. Marker dot approximate.
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