Historical Marker
William Johnson Cabin
Historical marker location:
Luling, Texas
( corner of US 183 and Austin St. (Blanche Square))
Marker installed: 1973
The Rev. William Johnson (1822-89), farmer and Baptist minister who came to Texas in 1833, built this shotgun-style cabin near Tenney Creek (11 mi. NE of Luling) in 1870s. Family included five children. His son, W. E. (Billie) became a physician in Tilmon.
Since 1893 the Jeff Connolly family has owned Johnson's land. T. B. Coopwood, M. d., used cabin as office in late 1890s. Mr. and Mrs. Jett Connolly donated structure in 1972 to be relocated here.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973
Incise in base: Restored by Luling Garden Club, 1972.