This small 2-room cottage was built circa 1820 at Claiborne, AL. It was the home of William B. Travis while he resided at Claiborne and practiced law under the Hon. James Dellet. In 1831, Travis at the age of 22 left Claiborne for Texas where he practiced law and became involved in the Texas Revolution. Travis, along with Davey Crockett, Jim Bowie and about 180 others were killed in March 1836 while defending the Alamo from Mexican forces.
In 1985, the Travis House was moved by Ann and Palmer Bedsole from the Claiborne site to its current location. They restored the building and then donated it to the Perdue Hill-Claiborne Foundation.
The Travis cottage is located on AL Hwy 84 beside the historic circa 1824 Masonic Lodge #3 that was also relocated from Claiborne (Google Maps: 31.5170557, -87.4971946).
Source: “William B. Travis House” Historical Marker
The pictures that are provided were taken in years 2009, 2010 and 2012.
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