Details for The Manahan House
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5161009892
Data
| Marker Number | 9892 |
| Atlas Number | 5161009892 |
| Marker Title | The Manahan House |
| Index Entry | Manahan House |
| Address | 127 Reunion St. |
| City | Fairfield |
| County | Freestone |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 769179 |
| UTM Northing | 3513273 |
| Subject Codes | Greek Revival (Architectural style); houses, residential buildings; medical topics and health professionals |
| Marker Year | 1972 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | 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 |