Tallman/Newlin Cabin - Parker, CO
N 39° 30.913 W 104° 43.110
13S E 524197 N 4373991
Built by John Tallman, an early settler of the Parker region, this homestead is the last standing log cabin in the area. It is listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Places and is a local landmark.
Waymark Code: WMEQ1N
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2012
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John and Elizabeth Tallman built the cabin in 1866 and lived there with their two children until 1878 when Tallman was elected to the position of Douglas County Clerk and the family moved to Castle Rock. According to stories, Elizabeth often gave food to Ute Indians traveling across their 160 acre ranch to the hunting grounds and became a favorite among their chieftains.
William Newman purchased the property in 1878 and made several additions over the years. In 1997, the cabin was relocated a few thousand feet to make room for development. During the renovation, portions of the original logs were left visible behind the newer encasing frame.
The cabin is the last standing log cabin in the area and is listed on the Colorado State Register of Historic Places, as well as a designated landmark by the Town of Parker. It was deeded to the Parker Area Historical Society in 1996 by Black Creek Capital.
Sorces: Parker Area Historical Society & Town of Parker Historic Preservation Commission