John M. King Log House
Cedar Park, Travis County, Texas
Marker Inscription
This small one and one-half story log house on Cypress Creek in northwest Travis County could have been built as early as 1859. John M. King bought the property from John Robey in 1879 and indicated there was a dwelling on it at that time. King (1816-1918), a farmer from Alabama, and his family occupied the home until 1917. The log house later was purchased by legislative lobbyist Jack Dies (d. 1942), who entertained many Texas politicians here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
This modest one-and-a-half-story log house on Cypress Creek may date to as early as 1859, and a dwelling already stood on the land when Alabama-born farmer John M. King bought it in 1879. King and his family lived here until 1917; he reportedly lived to 102. The house was later owned by legislative lobbyist Jack Dies, who entertained many Texas politicians beneath its logs.
Why it matters
The cabin is a surviving artifact of frontier log construction and pioneer farm life in the Texas Hill Country before the region filled in.
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Related people
- · John M. King
- · Jack Dies
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