Waco, TX, United States
The Sims Cabin. Built 1852 in Freestone County by Sterling Sims (d. 1882), settler from Georgia. With family and 17 slaves, Sims journeyed up the Trinity from Galveston, then by ox-wagon from Navarro Crossing to 490-acre farm he had bought. He and skilled slave carpenter built oak cabin as permanent
home. The 18-foot (14"x 14") sills weigh more than a ton each. Moved to Waco, 1930s; damaged by fire, 1959; cabin has been restored by Robert E. Davis. #5427
Listen to the audio guide for Black plaque № 18094 Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off