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Ruffner Cabin Returns Home to Malden | Charleston News
A historic 1700s log cabin with deep ties to the early salt industry and Booker T. Washington is being relocated to Malden Village Green — the very land once owned by the Ruffner family — to preserve its legacy while enabling critical accessibility upgrades at the nearby Craik-Patton House. The move, led by Barnwood Builders’ Mark Bowe, involves meticulous disassembly and reassembly of every log, ensuring the cabin’s integrity and historical context are maintained. This relocation honors Viola Ruffner’s role in educating Booker T. Washington and returns the cabin to its ancestral roots — a…
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