Konrad Joh Log Cabin
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Marker No: 2763
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 30.048191,-96.722420
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Marker Text: According to tradition, this cabin was erected about 1848 near the main Galveston to Bastrop Road. The hand-hewn live oak logs were chinked with a mixture of mud, straw, and sand. Konrad (1830-1912) and Elisa (Zwernemann) Joh (1839-1901), who migrated to Texas from Germany, occupied the structure for many years. In 1875 they used oxen to move the cabin about 300 feet uphill from its original location. Later members of the Paetzold Family lived here. (1978)
Location: From Round Top, take Hwy. 237 South 1 mile then go West on Hartfield Road 1 mile - house is on west side of street.
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