Marker Number |
8534 |
Atlas Number |
5257008534 |
Marker Title |
McKellar House |
Index Entry |
McKellar House |
Address |
303 S Center St |
City |
Forney |
County |
Kaufman |
UTM Zone |
14 |
UTM Easting |
736836 |
UTM Northing |
3625803 |
Subject Codes |
houses, residential buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style) |
Marker Year |
1989 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
Marker Location |
303 S. Center St., Forney
|
Private Property |
No |
Marker Condition |
In Situ |
Marker Size |
Medallion and Plate |
Marker Text |
Originally built in 1873 by landowner and merchant John Alexander McKellar (1813-1875), this house was remodeled to its current appearance by his son, B. Yancy McKellar (1859-1916) about 1902. Features of the colonial revival structure include two-story giant order columns with modified Ionic capitals on the north and west facades, stained glass windows, and a wraparound porch. The home remained in the McKellar family until 1977. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989 |