Originated 1850 as frame cabin of John Cornelson. Enlarged after 1854 by Joe Fehr, who used brick from Lottmans' kiln, east of town. Texas Legislature in 1954 designated building and area an historic shrine of Texas. Now Bastrop County Museum. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967
Getting there
30.1066, -97.3200
Locations are approximate and may be inaccurate, on private land, or otherwise inaccessible. Check before you travel.
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