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Originally an early settler's 1-room log house on the Dry Frio (1 mi. N), built in era of Lipan-Apache raids and infestation of this frontier by outlaws. Enlarged for his family of 12 by L. C. ("Clabe") Davenport, who moved here about 1884. Added were a second log room, a hall, stone rooms on rear. After cattleman Davenport prospered and built a frame home, the old cabin still was used as kitchen, dining room and guest rooms. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.
Old Davenport Home is a historical marker in Concan, Uvalde County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 55 historical markers documented in Uvalde County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 82 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 29.4860, -99.7748 near Concan. The nearest cataloged historic site is Aldine Cemetery (cemetery), about 1.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Davenport Cemetery #1, Marine Gararez Gravesite, and Saltpetre Mine, C.S.A..
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5463003719. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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