Beard Cabin

Beard Cabin

The 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.

References

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

v t e National Register of Historic Places in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Asher Sacred Heart Mission Site Harjo Rose-Fast Site (34PT28) Shawnee Aldridge Hotel Beard Cabin Bell Street Historic District Billington Building H. T. Douglas Mansion and Garage Governors Mansion Kerfoot House Nuckolls House Pottawatomie County Courthouse St. Gregory's Abbey and College Santa Fe Depot Shawnee Friends Mission Squirrel Creek Bridge Walker House Tecumseh Barnard Elementary School Wanette Old Santa Fe Railroad Bridge See also: National Register of Historic Places listings in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma and List of National Historic Landmarks in Oklahoma

Coordinates: 35°19′43″N 96°54′59″W / 35.32861°N 96.91639°W / 35.32861; -96.91639