Seward Plantation

The Seward Plantation, established in 1855 in Independence, Texas, is a historic site that showcases the evolution of a Southern plantation into a ranch. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this site features a main house originally constructed from local cedar and moved to its current location for better accessibility. The plantation includes several historical structures, such as barns and log cabins, and offers a glimpse into Texas's agricultural past, having operated as a cotton plantation before transitioning to a cattle ranch post-Civil War. Visitors can explore remnants of the historic La Bahia Road nearby, adding to the site's rich historical context.