1980s Restoration

In 1980, the Claiborne Kyle Log House was in a state of deterioration when it was deeded to Hays County along with approximately 1 acre of land. At that time, an independent Claiborne Kyle Log House Commission was appointed to direct the restoration and maintenance of the house, which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

1981 photos from the Claiborne Kyle Log House National Register nomination form.

Thanks to a generous donation from Emmett and Miriam McCoy, the restoration was completed in 1982. Since then, it has been preserved by the Commission and periodically opened to the public for tours and educational programs.

Images from a 1980s scrapbook documenting the Claiborne Kyle Log House before, during, and after restoration. Click the link below to see more!