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Sam Wood Cabin

Sam Wood cabin. Built 1887 at Hog Town (now a ghost town). Wood, an Indian Scout, Union veteran of Civil War, buffalo hunter, was father of bride in first marriage recorded in the Panhandle, at Fort Elliott in 1877. Cabin housed 6 families during an Indian scare. In 1954 it was moved, restored. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

34.9807° N, 101.9177° W

Where to Find It

West Texas A&M University, inside Panhandle-Plains Museum, first floor near 1956 entrance (north side)

Nearby Markers

All 59 markers in Randall County

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