A log cabin in Grapevine that dates back to 1858 has a new address.

The Bushong Cabin moved from its former location at 1610 Silverside Drive to 201 S. Main St., next to the Torian Cabin in Liberty Park Plaza.

Fort Worth-based H.D. Snow and Son House Moving, Inc. handled the move, which went down Ruth Wall Road to Northwest Highway before turning on Jenkins Street and then Wall Street. The latter was closed to traffic and a few times the Grapevine Police Department slowed down traffic on Main Street to allow the truck room to pull forward and back the cabin onto a concrete slab.The background

The Bushong Cabin was built by George Emanual Bushong, one of the early settlers in town that came from Tennessee, according to a news release. Bushong played a key role in many things in the community, from starting the first cotton gin, a sawmill, a flour mill, teaching at Grape Vine Prairie school and founded the Grapevine National Bank, according to a news release.

The Torian Cabin is the oldest home in Tarrant County, built in 1845, according to a historical sign at the location at Liberty Park Plaza. According to a news release, the area was created to pay tribute to the settlers that moved from Platte City, Missouri.


The details

The Grapevine Heritage Foundation and proceeds from annual events such as Main Street Fest and GrapeFest helped raise the funds for the purchase of the log cabin, according to a news release.

The cabin has some modern features, such as sliding windows and lighting on the outside, but it will be restored to its original appearance. It had been absorbed into a bigger house over the years, but the land where it sat was recently sold and the new owners planned to build three houses on the site.

"The relocation of the Bushong Lob Cabin is another significant step in preserving Grapevine’s history and underscores Grapevine’s dedication to maintaining its historical landmarks for future generations to appreciate," according to the news release.