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McKellar House

Forney, Kaufman County

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

Marker Details

Address 303 S Center St
Location Description 303 S. Center St., Forney
Marker # 8534
Dedicated 1989
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code houses, residential buildings; Classical Revival (architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 32.744621, -96.472313

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