This house belonged to James McVicar, Scottish stone mason
and friend of Robert Brownlee. He built the house using white oak logs and
square pegs. He was director of the state penitentiary, a Mason, and
a veteran of the Mexican war and a slave holder. In 1849, he left with
Brownlee during the California Gold Rush.
June 3, 1840
No. 25 - Whole
No. 1233
MASONIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the
members of Western Star Lodge No. 2, will celebrate the festival of St. John the
Baptist, on the 24th of June, by a grand procession, at which all the members
are requested to attend; likewise all the brethren in good standing throughout
the State, are invited to call from labor to refreshment, for a few days, and
join with us in our celebration. An address will be delivered by brother James
A. Simpson, assisted by our Rev. brother Stevenson.
R.C. Byrd
Tho's Thorn
W.C. Beck
Ja's McVicar
R.A. Watkins
Committee of
Arrangements June 1, 1840
Plum Bayou House, c 1830,....only used for special events and not on the tour of
houses. Originally located on Plum Bayou near Scott, the house was moved
here in the 1970's. The homes written history began in 1856 when it was
abandoned and needed repair. The Pemberton family (from North Carolina),
lived in it for a year then used it to house their workers. It is built of
cypress.
