Whitcomb Cabin facts for kids
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Whitcomb Cabin
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 Location in Washington (state)
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| Nearest city | Glenwood, Washington |
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| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1875 |
| Built by | Whitcomb, Stephen S.; Cole, John N. |
| Architectural style | Hewn Log House |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001860 |
| Added to NRHP | June 10, 1975 |
The Whitcomb Cabin is an old log cabin located near Glenwood, Washington. It was built in 1875 and is about 18 by 25 feet in size. This cabin is also called the Stephen S. Whitcomb Cabin. In 1975, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a very important historical site. The listing included the cabin itself and two other important parts of the property.
What Makes the Whitcomb Cabin Special?
This cabin is super special because it's the very last pioneer log cabin left in the Lake Conboy area. It's also one of only a few old cabins still standing in Klickitat County.
The Story of Fulda
The Whitcomb Cabin is the last building from a community that used to be called Fulda. This town was named after Mr. Whitcomb's hometown, Fulda, in Germany. The cabin was very important to the people of Fulda because it served as their post office. Imagine getting your mail in a log cabin!
