Beard Cabin

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Beard Cabin
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Beard Cabin in March 2008
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Location614 E. Main St.
Shawnee, Oklahoma
Coordinates 35°19′43″N96°54′59″W / 35.32861°N 96.91639°W / 35.32861; -96.91639 Coordinates: 35°19′43″N96°54′59″W / 35.32861°N 96.91639°W / 35.32861; -96.91639
Arealess than one acre
Built1892 [1]
NRHP reference No. 83002121 [2]
Added to NRHPApril 8, 1983

The Beard Cabin is a historic cabin listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Built in 1892, it is considered to be the first home built in Shawnee.

The cabin was built by Etta Ray and her father, P.H. Ray. Assisting were Etta's future brother-in-law, John Beard as well as John's sister, Lola Beard. Etta later married Henry Beard and they were the first inhabitants. Sleeping quarters are located on the upper floor of the cabin. The home is furnished and may be toured by making arrangements at the Santa Fe Depot Museum.

In 1999, the cabin was restored and moved to its present location, near the Santa Fe Depot on Main Street, after being damaged in a windstorm at Woodland Park in Shawnee. The Cleo Craig Foundation provided the funds for the relocation.

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References

  1. "Beard Cabin. NRHP Inventory - Nomination Form". United States Department of the Interior - National Park Service. Retrieved October 18, 2015.
  2. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.