Andrew A. (1816-1898) and Mary Barnes (1817-1857) McKee came to Texas in 1845 and purchased land here in 1854. Mary, who died in childbirth, was the first person buried here. According to local tradition, just prior to her death Mary marked this . . . — — Map (db m55841) HM
Built 1856 for John S. whitehead, a teacher; in his family ever since.
Of native, hand-hewn pine construction.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1967 — — Map (db m100437) HM
