1407 FM 1771
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The Terrell’s home, located in Stranger, was built in 1898 by William and Lida McKinney.  Lida was born on the property in 1836, when Texas was still a Republic, and after their marriage William spent the ten extravagant sum of $12,000 to have the house built.  The house is a Queen Ann design and features the front porch, 12 foot ceilings, and ante-room entrance commonly found in houses of that era. 
After the death of William and Lida, the house was used as a rent house for years until purchased by Sanford Garrett in the 1930’s.  Sanford restored the house to its original condition and raised his seven children there, including lifelong Falls County residents Joydell Garrett Wolfram and Marion Garrett Gibbs.  Both of whom were members and leaders of the Falls County Historical Society.

After Sanford sold the property to nephews Gordon and Ralph Garrett, the house was used for many years as the home of Gordon and his family until purchased by Billy Terrell in 1993.  The Terrell’s continue to work at the present restoration making modifications to modernize the home.

 

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