Incredible stay! We…read moreloved our stay at the Sheriff's house! It was full of history and yet felt so cozy and welcoming! When we first arrived, I was concerned that there would be traffics noise at night. However, the traffic was non-existent from 11pm- 7am and so we had a quiets night rest. It was actually the best night of sleep I've had in a really long time because the bed and pillows were soooo comfortable. The house itself had so many cool features. Ask for the Tour! The hosts, James and Rhonda, did not miss any detail from the coffee to the toiletries to the linens. If you are looking for a place to stay in Granbury with unique history and modern amenities, This is the place! We will definitely be back and bring friends with us!

Recently had the pleasure of visiting the Sheriffs House. This place is amazing, the owners are…read moretruly wonderful people that have restored this home to a period correct condition. The history that accompanies the home along with the condition of the original decor is outstanding. We were able to spend a few nights, the beds were so comfortable. The furnishings are well above average. I would highly recommend a visit to this historic home. You will be amazed at what this home has to offer. Very comfortable along with a great location, about 2 minutes from the square. We will be visiting this home on a regular getaway basis. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

About 45 minutes south of Ft Worth is the historic and still smallish town of Granbury Texas…read more Growing up in Dallas I was familiar with the name and where it's located but,I never visited. I've been to many of the surrounding towns like Cleburn and Weatherford but, just never had occasion to go through Granbury. That all changed yesterday when I was in need of a day trip. You know, the kind that refreshes. The whole idea of driving an hour or two and exploring and discovering a place you haven't been always pushes my hot button. Granbury has been a popular day trip spot due to its Dallas Ft Worth proximity for sometime. It began " Gentrifying" long before it was trendy. Partially because of the lake that's there as a result of the Brazos river. Combine that with a small Texas town and you have a winner. I rolled into town about 10:30 am on a cloudy and chilly day. Parked the car and began walking around the square. In the center of the square,as with most Texas Towns,sits the Hood County Courthouse. Texas courthouses are located in the county seat. In this case Granbury. As a result,counties grew out of this design and a lot of significant history lies in the court houses of Texas. A bonus is,85% of them are archetectually beautiful. The Hood County Courthouse is less beautiful but still unique. I didn't have time to fully explore but, will return to do so. There is a lot of limestone readily available around this area and as a result,a significant number of the historic buildings were built from it. This has resulted in most of them surviving over 100 plus years and adding to the charming aesthetic of the town square. Nothing is vacant here. All the buildings in town are preserved , restored and occupied. I love to see that. Too many of our small towns are decaying due to lack of demand and neglect. If you live within an hour or two,you can't go wrong checking out the historic Granbury Square with all its shopping,restaurants and historical attractions. Go!

The Granbury Square is actually a truly neat area of Granbury, TX…read more It's no surprise that it lies near Lake Granbury - or rather, the Brazos River. The one negative I found was the majority of the road signage. Could be clearer. Put in more adequate places. Nearby is the Hilton Garden Inn where I stayed. If you're able to shell out even more money than that, I was highly intrigued with places like Hotel Lucy, Inn on Lake Granbury, Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast, and that place I really wanted to snooze in at... N on the Square. Without someone to accompany on this Thanksgiving road trip, I did not feel inclined to dig so deep into my pocketbook. The Square itself was decorated rather tastefully for Christmas when I was there 11/25-26/2023. Other points of interest that piqued my interest: + Granbury Opera House + ghost tours (there were at least two that I saw mentioned, but not sure if they were even open) + The Fillin' Station (a burger joint) + several other eateries including a taco shop, coffee bar, a wine bar, saloon, and a few shops and boutiques Public restrooms were available. Parking was free in all of the lots and side streets I drove past. Lastly, I would like to recommend the Ketzler's Schnitzel Haus and Biergarten for dinner. I have a review for that place in queue.

The Granbury College President's House, also known as the Peveler House, is located at 801 North…read moreLipan Highway. Originally built in 1873 for the Granbury College President, the house has also been inhabited by several of Hood County's Sheriffs. One particular sheriff was J.L Sandlin and family. It has also been noted that there were classes held in the home and that the home served as a dormitory for the college at some time. The house stands as a visible monument to the growth of Granbury. It also represents the commitment the community had to excellence in education. Elizabeth Peveler, a descendant of the locally prominent Peveler family, lived in the home for more than thirty years. The location of this house is also integral to its significance. Lipan Highway is one of the major corridors into Granbury and is widely travelled. This house has been an unchanging monument which residents and visitors alike have grown accustomed to. Additionally, the massive 500-year-old Live Oak tree in the front yard of the house is No. 10 in the city's landmark inventory. The Granbury College President's House/ Peveler House was designated a local landmark February 18, 2008. This information was obtained from their website.

Built 1908-14, the Bowden-Kennon House is in the Register of Texas Historic Landmarks as well as…read morebeing a Granbury landmark. It is a Popular house in the style of Free Classic. The home is two stories, center passage plan design, and on a pier and beam foundation. The inset porch is supported by Doric columns and the windows are inlayed with a decorative diamond pattern. The four large gables, one at each side of the house, are just one of the home's many distinctive features. Many of the windows on this home are original all but the two front windows have delicate Gothic wood tracery, rather than traditional panes. The rooms on the first floor still have the original tongue and groove interlocking pine floors as do the rooms on the second floor along with tall wooden baseboards. R. W. Bowden became a Granbury merchant at just fifteen, when he opened a small candy store. After that, he ran a Confectionary Shop on the town square with Alfred Peveler. In 1894, R. W. Bowden purchased the Bon Ton Dining Parlor, which was famous for fresh oysters, fish, ice cream and cold drinks. In 1901, R. W. Bowden bought the Granbury telephone system and helped build the first telephone lines going west out of Granbury. R. W. Bowden owned a drug store on the square, along with Dave Gardner, but they sold after a year. R. W. Bowden owned the fifth car registered in Granbury, and owned the Granbury Auto Garage until 1913. Mr. Bowden also owned a department store on the Square, The Fair, which he also sold in 1913. Mr. Bowden served on the Official Board of Elders for the Presbyterian Church and also served on the board of the First Methodist Church for many years. P. H. Kennon bought the home in September, 1914. While working in a cotton gin, he lost his right arm in a cotton press, but continued working in the cotton business for many years. Mr. Kennon ran unsuccessfully for Hood County Tax Assessor in 1898, but was successful when he ran in 1902. He held that office from 1902-1912. P. H. Kennon died in 1927, but his widow remained there until her death in 1951. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kennon are buried in Granbury Cemetery. Their two daughters, Nell and Lucy, sold the home in 1954 to the Tittle family. The Tittle family remained in the house until 1982 making only one major renovation during those thirty years, a downstairs bathroom. The home then sold to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Steward, the current owners, in 1983. The Bowden-Kennon House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury. This information was obtained from their website.

Built in 1896 by local Master Builder/Carpenter, E. J. Holderness, this house is just one of many…read morethat he designed and constructed in the city of Granbury. This Vernacular house, (indigenous to the region), is one and one-half story and features a two bay, inset porch with turned wood posts, turned wood balusters, jig-sawn brackets, jig-sawn porch frieze, and turned work frieze. E. J. Holderness designed and built this house as a family residence. The Holderness family resided in the house until 1913, when it was sold to A. J. Gordon. Nothing is known about what happened to the Holderness family after the sale of the home, as they left Granbury. After Mr. Gordon sold the home, it changed hands several times until Mrs. Ed Aiken bought the house in 1927. She purchased the house from her son two years after he purchased it. Mrs. Aiken's family name was Rylee, another prominent name in Granbury. The Rylee-Aiken House, Mrs. Aiken's family home is regarded as the oldest standing home in Granbury. After the purchase of the Holderness House, Mrs. Aiken lived there until her death in 1931. Her daughter, Miss Mattie Aiken inherited the house and lived there until her death in 1963. Her younger sister then bought their brothers' and sisters' share of the home and moved in the house with her husband George Bayer. There have been few changes made to the house since the construction of the home, a bathroom has been added to the west side of the home. Other than that, the structure remains basically the same. The Holderness-Aiken House is listed in the Register of Texas Historic Landmarks along with listing as a Granbury Landmark. The Holderness-Aiken House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission October 3, 2000. This information was obtained from their website.

The Ratliff House was built in 1906. The House is a especially well-preserved example of Victorian…read moreEastlake architecture. It possesses significance in area history, architecture and culture. The home is associated with events that have a made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local, regional, and state history; part of the original property of the Ratliff House was a pecan orchard which was a large cash crop at one time. J. N. Ratliff Sr. occupied the house and was best known for owning and operating Ratliff's Garage, and early automotive shop. The garage was located on the square and operated until after World War II. The Ratliff House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission January 6, 2004. This information was originally obtained from their website.

The Walker House was built before 1898 and was originally located on the north side of West Pearl…read moreStreet; it was moved in 1992 to its present location. The Walker House is a Vernacular House (particular to the region) and is Eastlake in stylistic influence. The home was purchased by Dr. W. S. Walker in 1901 from Mrs. Bettie Miller. He bought the house shortly after his marriage to Eunice Fitzhugh. The stained glass windows are original to the house as is the gingerbread trim and turned wood posts on the front porch. Dr. Walker sold the house to S. T. Compton in 1913, and went through many owners until Dr. Joel Martin D.D.S. bought the property and gave the house to Howard and Diane Lock to make room for his new dental practice. The Locks moved the home to its current location and the home is now known as Walker House Antiques. Mrs. Lock is very active in Granbury's historic preservation efforts and is a member of the Granbury Historic Commission. The Walker House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission October 1, 2002. This information was obtained from their website.

The Baker-Carmichael House was built in 1905 for Granbury Merchant and Banker, Jess Baker. This…read morehouse was later home to Granbury Physician, Dr. Archibald Carmichael. The original owner and builder of the house, Jess Baker, in 1875, opened a hardware store in Granbury with his brother. Jess Baker also partnered with Sam Smith in Baker and Smith Hardware and Baker and Smith Implement Company; he was also a partner in Baker-Rylee Hardware. Jess Baker also served as Vice-President of First National Bank and served on the Bank's first Board of Directors. Jess Baker also served several terms in the Texas House of Representatives beginning in 1906. Dr. Archibald Carmichael, one of Granbury's most prominent physicians, bought the house in 1925. This is a particularly superb and well kept example of High Style Queen Ann/Neoclassical Architecture. The home was built at a cost of approximately $18,000 with the head carpenter receiving $1.50 a day, and his helper receiving $1.00 a day. The Baker-Carmichael was one of the first homes in Granbury to have electricity, indoor plumbing and telephone service. The Carmichael family did not make many changes to the house over the years, with the exception of adding bathrooms and a more modernized kitchen. The Baker-Carmichael House is now owned by David Southern and his wife, Claudia. Mr. Southern is currently the Mayor of the City of Granbury. The Baker-Carmichael House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission June 1, 1999. This information was obtained from their website.