Gibson-Grant Historic Cabin

In 2018, the Town of Flower Mound approved a Master Plan for the Gibson-Grant Cabin, to guide the restoration of the historic house so the public will have an opportunity to experience the lives of some of Denton County’s earliest settlers. The plan also includes preservation objectives, treatment standards, and recommendations. 


Photo of Gibson-Grant Cabin Exterior

What will it look like?

The Cabin (actually determined to be a Log House) will be restored to its Phase 3 period, or Triple-Pen form with back extension, which will retain the early historic changes to the original Single-Pen house. This will also preserve a large portion of the original siding and paint layers. The benefit to choosing the Phase 3 period is that it will display the evolution of early Texas houses on the frontier, while leaving room on the property for outdoor activities and events.

For construction updates, please visit the Town's Construction Projects webpage. 

Gibson Grant Cabin Rendering
Exterior ChangesInterior Changes
  • Remove both concrete/gravel driveways
  • Regrade site to improve drainage
  • Construct independent restroom facility
  • Remove non-historic board and batten siding and plywood
  • Remove non-historic wood front porch and concrete utility room stairs
  • Reinforce and install wood shingle roof to match historic roof
  • Infill historic walls, where door openings were later cut into the wall or shiplap siding was removed
  • Expose a portion of the log walls to showcase earliest construction
  • Finish remaining spaces with period-appropriate finishes and artifacts

How you can help

If you’d like to support the Gibson-Grant Cabin restoration project, please send a check made out to the Town of Flower Mound with "Gibson-Grant Cabin Project" in the note section to 2121 Cross Timbers Rd., Flower Mound, TX 75028.