In 2023 all that remains of the Sewell log cabin is the stone fireplace.

The origin of the Sewell Cabin’s construction and its original occupants remain shrouded in mystery. No documented evidence exists regarding the individuals or families who first called this cabin home. However, an interesting article published in the Montgomery Advertiser on September 17, 1975, revealed that the cabin has stood the test of time, surviving the passage of many generations, each leaving their mark on its walls and hearth.

Interestingly, the cabin was believed to have been inhabited until as late as 1972. Although no comprehensive records could be traced back to the original settlers, a faint trace of its previous occupants surfaces in another article from the Montgomery Advertiser, dated October 26, 1975, where the cabin is referred to as the “old Hoddnett home.” This clue adds a touch of nostalgia to the cabin, inviting visitors to ponder the lives and stories of those who might have lived within its cozy walls.

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The Sewell Cabin’s journey to its current location is equally intriguing. Wetumpka’s Gold Star Park, a bicentennial project, aimed to celebrate the city’s rich heritage and offer a window into its past. In the spirit of honoring history, the Sewell Cabin was generously donated to the city of Wetumpka by the Sewell family. The cabin was carefully moved eleven miles to its new home in October of 1978, an arduous task accomplished by the dedicated efforts of the National Guard’s 205th Engineering Company.

While the cabin’s exact past may be veiled in mystery, its present serves as a testament to the resilience of time-honored structures and the community’s dedication to preserving their heritage. Today, what remains of the Sewell Cabin stands proudly behind the Elmore County History Museum, a living relic that serves as a focal point for those eager to learn about the region’s past.

Stand tall, be strong, and be proud just like this stone fireplace on a hill.