Hoyle Cabin
Originally situated on and patented in Rusk County about 1853 to Matilda Holye (later Mrs. Purviance Williams). Built 1858 of hand-hewn and saw-notched native yellow pine logs. After 1880, cabin was owned for many years by family of Eli Benjamin (1845-1911) and Julia Kilgore Snelgrove (1850-1928) and their son John B. and his wife Georgia Ann Waldrop Snelgrove. Purchased 1955, moved to Waco, and restored by Roger N. Conger.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
31.5784° N, 97.1527° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
421 Rice Ave on western edge of Cameron Park in Waco (on private property)
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