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Birdwell House

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Henderson, TX, USA
 
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     Built in early 1840s for Allen Birdwell, 1851 county commissioner; member Texas Legislature 1853-54 and 1863-64. House is excellent example of saddle bag architecture-- story-and-half double house. Built of hand-hewn logs with squared morticed corners. Later boarded over. Has four main rooms, two on each floor. First floor rooms have exposed beam ceilings. Moved to Monte Verdi plantation. Restored by Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Lowry, 1965-66.

This page last updated: 7/15/2008