Fairfield, TX, United States
The Manahan House. 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 Landmar
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