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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
Old Cavitt House is a historical marker in Wheelock, Robertson County, dedicated in 1964. It is one of 63 historical markers documented in Robertson County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 103 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.8977, -96.3951 near Wheelock. The nearest cataloged historic site is Wheelock (historical marker), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Arnett, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, and Dunn Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5395010911. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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