Beard Cabin

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Beard Cabin is a structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places and located in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It is considered to be the first home built in Shawnee. A plaque near the cabin dates it to 1895.

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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Information posted near the cabin by the Historical Society of Pottawatomie County.