Don’t let its small size deceive you. This humble structure, known as Cabin 4, is a powerful symbol of resilience and a testament to the extraordinary life of its builder, Henry Green Madison. The cabin was originally located on East 11th Street before being moved to its current location, Rosewood Park, in 1973. Henry Madison, a former slave who moved to Austin from Memphis in the 1860s, built this one-room cabin. He and his wife Louisa Green lived here with their eight children. Despite the hardships they faced, Henry Madison became a leader in the community. He served as the first African American council member of Austin and an active participant in Reconstruction after the Civil War. The cabin, a symbol of the struggles faced by African Americans during this period, was designated as a Texas Historical Landmark in 1974 and a City of Austin Landmark in 1976. The restoration project of Cabin 4 is ongoing. It aims to preserve this piece of history for future generations, providing a glimpse into Austin’s past and the remarkable life of Henry Green Madison.
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