Jowell House -- Ranching Heritage Center, Lubbock TX
N 33° 35.403 W 101° 52.977
14S E 232449 N 3720428
The Jowell House, part of an ingenious family fort is on display at the Ranching Heritage Center, Lubbock TX
Waymark Code: WMV5PA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/27/2017
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The Jowell Family Fort is on display at the Ranching Heritage Center, on the campus of Texas Tech University in Lubbock TX. It was built by George Jowell in 1870 after a previous home was burned by hostile Indian tribes who were resisting white settlement in their territory.
An interpretive sign nearby reads as follows:
"JOWELL HOUSE
1872-73
This fortress style home this fortress style home was built in Palo Pinto County, Texas, to protect a pioneer family from dangers in the wilderness. After George Jowell’s wood cabin was burned by Indians, he designed a home of cut limestone and sandstone with rifle slits above the door. The family could find safety I climbing a ladder to the second floor and entering through a trapdoor, pulling the ladder in behind them. Exterior stairs were added after Indian attacks ceased. A well, cistern, and springhouse nearby provided water and cool storage during summer heat."
Group that erected the marker: Ranching Heritage Center
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
3121 4th St
Lubbock, TX
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