"Pop" Collins Cabin - Columbia, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 38° 54.400 W 092° 17.678
15S E 561159 N 4306655
Old log home built by early settler in Columbia, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WM3NZR
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/27/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Didds and Bossyboots
Views: 60

The "Pop" Collins Cabin was built by Captain David Gordon in 1818. The home was at that time located near the present day Stephens Park off Broadway, it has been relocated to Niphon Park recently. The cabin was restored in by Enoch Arthur Collins in 1935. The home is open during the summer for tours.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1818

Additional Dates of Construction:
Restored 1935


Architectural Period/Style: Pioneer log home

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Pioneer log home


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
Was purchased by Stephens College in 1926.


Main Material of Construction: Hewn logs

Private/Public Access: Public

Rating:

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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