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The Manahan House |
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127 Reunion St., Fairfield,
TX,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
31° 43' 23.75508",
-96° 9' 33.203844"
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Texas State
Historical Marker |
Greek revival structure with cistern and chimneys of local handmade brick. Lumber, hardware came by wagon from Galveston. Siding is cypress; interiors of hand-planed heart pine. Unusual smoke spots decorate a ceiling. Started 1855 by Dr. W. D. strain, who died Feb. 16, 1856. Widow had his funeral held here, completed house and occupied it, later sold to R. M. Edwards. In 1912 it was purchased by Mrs. a. C. Manahan, whose heirs still preserve it. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
This page last updated: 7/15/2008 |
The Manahan House Historical Marker Location Map, Fairfield, Texas
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