The Cole Family Cabin | Durham County, North Carolina | Built c. mid-1800s
Have you ever come across a place like this in the woods? Deep inside Eno River State Park near Durham, North Carolina, stand the remains of a weathered log house known as the Cole Cabin. For years, hikers have been drawn to its mystery while historians have debated its origins. Records suggest it may have been built in the 1820s and expanded later on, and we know it was home to the Cole family, although it is not clear whether it was built by Anthony Cole or his son, Thomas Cole.
The Cole Family of the Eno River Valley
No matter which man built it, the story of this home begins with Anthony Cole (1804-1889). Family tradition holds that the Coles traced their roots to…..