Watkins Log House (1842)
Must be 18+ to rent • No restrooms
What to Expect
Duration
Full Day Rental
Full day rental is 9 am to midnight, can be opened earlier by request
About
The Watkins Log House was one of the first buildings brought to Millard's Crossing. This house was built by Mrs. Thomas's great uncle on her mother's side of the family and was originally located in the Watkins settlement - about 12 miles northwest of Nacogdoches near the Mahl community.
The Log House was built in 1842. This was evidenced by the discovery of two 1842 dimes found face to face in a notch between the joist and the door sill which came loose when the building was being moved!
It is known as a "square" log house because the logs were squared off with a broad axe and adz. This practice helped block East Texas moisture from collecting in the cracks between the logs, thus preventing rot. Square logs could be covered with milled lumber later on, like siding, in an effort to improve the look of the house and better insulate it against the weather.
The stacked log fence surrounding this log house once protected "Mama's vegetable garden" from the livestock. Rustic handmade antiques and child sized chairs are part of the furnishings of this early East Texas hand-hewn home. A large sleeping loft is furnished with a variety of beds all covered with patchwork quilts.
Address
6020 North Street, Nacogdoches, TX, 75965
Pricing
| Full Day Rental | $250 |
| Full Day Rental with Day Before Decorating | $500 |
| Full Day Rental with Day After Clean-Up | $500 |
| Full Day Rental with Day Before Decorating & Day After Clean-Up | $750 |
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 2 days before the start time.
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