Log Cabin Village
The Log Cabin Village is a recreation of a 19th-century village that shows how life was in 19th-century Texas. The site features costumed actors and historic buildings. Log Cabin Village is devoted to the preservation of Texas history.[1]
 The Parker Cabin at Log Cabin Village | |
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| Established | 1966 |
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| Location | 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76109 |
| Coordinates | 32°43′12.7″N 97°21′41.8″W |
| Type | History museum |
| Collection size | 19th century village recreation |
| Website | www |
History
The cabins in the village date to the middle of the 1800s. They were moved to the village from areas in Texas: and the cabins were restored. The land for the village was donated to the city of Fort Worth, Texas and the village began to admit guests in 1966.[2]
The site features a realistic blacksmith building, a schoolhouse, a gristmill etc. Costumed actors speak with visitors a and demonstrate skills from the 19th century.[3][4]
Awards
2019 Texas Star Award - for contributions to preserving Texas history[5]
Bibliography
- Log Cabin Village: A History and Guide by Jordan-Bychkov, Terry G.[6]
References
- "Log Cabin Village". smithsonianmag. Smithsonian.com. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- "HISTORY OF LOG CABIN VILLAGE". logcabinvillage. Fort Worth Log cabin Village. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- "Log Cabin Village". fortworth. Visit Fort Worth. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- Borta, Karen (16 June 2016). "Welcome To Texas: Log Cabin Village". CBS Broadcasting Inc. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- "Log Cabin Village recognized for its role in preserving history". fortworthtexas.gov. City of Fort Worth, Texas. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
- Jordan-Bychkov, Terry G (2003). Log Cabin Village: A History and Guide. Austin, Texas: Texas State Historical Association. ISBN 0-87611-045-6. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
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