Historical Marker
Ewing House
Marker installed: 1967
Originated as a log cabin, built 1852 by Robert Glass. Later extended to 10 rooms; is called "House of Seven Gables," or old home of Mrs. Sallie Ewing, purchaser in 1882. Log cabin is now the living room. Two fireplaces are of old, handmade brick.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967.
Texas was once an independent country: After winning its independence from Mexico in 1836, Texas became its own country, known as the Republic of Texas. It existed as an independent nation for nine years before being annexed by the United States in 1845.