McKellar House

Historical marker location:

303 S Center St, Forney, Texas

( 303 S. Center St., Forney)

Marker installed: 1989

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.

houses residential buildings Classical Revival (architectural style)