Old Cavitt House
312 FM 391, Wheelock, TX, USA
Texas, USA
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EST. 1836
EST. 1836
1836
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Old Cavitt House.
The Texas Historical Commission Atlas records this marker as in situ at the listed location. It remains part of the state marker inventory; the placement description and coordinates in this row follow the current official Atlas record and should be field-verified before publication.
About Old Cavitt House
The Cavitt family established this homestead with a log cabin in 1836, later building a main house completed in 1854. During the 1840s and 1850s the property served as a stage stop between Nacogdoches and San Antonio de Bexar. Sam Houston, a political ally of the Cavitts, was a frequent guest who gave a desk to Volney Cavitt.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Old Cavitt House
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 Source: https://atlas.thc.texas.gov/Details/5395010911
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