Historical MarkerJohn M. King Log House
Cedar Park · Travis County · Dedicated 1984 · THC Atlas #5507014429
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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
About this site
John M. King Log House is a historical marker in Cedar Park, Travis County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 336 historical markers documented in Travis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 641 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.4586, -97.8516 near Cedar Park. The nearest cataloged historic site is Baker Family Cemetery (historical marker), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include Baker Family Cemetery, Anderson's Mill, and Concordia University Texas.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507014429. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
