Shafer Saddlery

Marker installed: 1971

On site of cabin used (1848) as first county courthouse.

This frontier saddlery, erected 1870 of hand-cut limestone by John H. Shafer, had living quarters upstairs.

Since 1872 occupants have been attorneys, a newspaper, and many other tenants.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1971.

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