​The Manahan House

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Marker No: 9892

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 31.723207, -96.159225

Location: ​127 Reunion Street, Fairfield

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. (1972)