Fairfield in Freestone County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Bradley House

Photographed by James Hulse, May 5, 2025

1. Bradley House Marker

Inscription. Built 1860 by W.L. Moody, noted county merchant, for his bride, Elizabeth Bradley; sold after he moved to Galveston to his father-in-law, F.M. Bradley, one of this county's most influential men. Price was $2,800 in gold. In Greek Revival style, house has, preserved at rear a well once used to cool milk and butter. Moody, a Civil War hero, became a civic and business leader in Galveston. Both families have given much to Freestone County. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

Erected 1967 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 9861.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 31° 43.927′ N, 96° 9.822′ W. Marker is in Fairfield, Texas, in Freestone County. It is on Moody Street west of N Bateman Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located on the front porch of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 318 Moody St, Fairfield TX 75840, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also

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in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Methodist Church Bell (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Law Office General John Gregg (approx. half a mile away); Freestone County (approx. half a mile away); Captain L.D. Bradley (approx. half a mile away); Val Verde Battery (approx. half a mile away); Potter-Watson Log Cabin (approx. half a mile away); Carter Log House (approx. half a mile away); Butler Church Bell (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfield.

Also see . . . William Lewis Moody: A Pioneer in Texas Business and Politics. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)

William Lewis Moody, entrepreneur, was born on May 19, 1828, in Essex County, Virginia. The son of Jameson and Mary Susan (Lankford) Moody, he was raised in Chesterfield
Photographed by James Hulse, May 5, 2025

2. The front porch of the Bradley House and Marker
County, Virginia. Moody was orphaned at fifteen. He attended law school at the University of Virginia and graduated after three years in 1851. In 1852 he moved to Texas and settled at Fairfield in Freestone County.

(Submitted on May 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Bradley House and Marker from the driveway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 5, 2025

3. The view of the Bradley House and Marker from the driveway

The main hallway to the Bradley House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 5, 2025

4. The main hallway to the Bradley House

Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 7, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.