Details for Jardine-Brown House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5471008460
Data
| Marker Number | 8460 |
| Atlas Number | 5471008460 |
| Marker Title | Jardine-Brown House |
| Index Entry | Jardine-Brown House |
| Address | |
| City | |
| County | Walker |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 250754 |
| UTM Northing | 3391688 |
| Subject Codes | houses, residential buildings |
| Marker Year | 1968 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | From the intersection of FM 1374 and IH-45 take FM 1374 SW approximately 5.3 miles. |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion and Plate |
| Marker Text | Robert and Jane Jardine Browne built east cabin of hewn pine logs on walnut posts, 1849. Site was part of James Jardine (or Jordan) League--1835 land grant surveyed 1838 by Republic of Texas for Jane's uncle. The west cabin of sawed pine logs was added for growing family. James F. Browne, a son born and reared here, added the lean-to bedroom, dining room and detached kitchen. Bought 1940 from the heirs and restored 1966 by Ben H. Powell, Jr. |