Name: Gallagher Place/ A. Sherman House

Address: 302 South Engle Road

Date of Construction: 1890

Additions: N/A

Original Use: Residence

2006 Use: Residence

Public accessibility: Private residence, no public access.

History:  The old Gallagher  Place is located on land where the Alexander and Ebey Donation Claims intersect.  Galagher was not a farmer.  In 1919, he offered his place for sale:  “...Gallagher Place of 9 acres on Ebeys Prairie.  Good house with hot and cold water, barn and small orchard-$4250.”  William C. Schreck purchased the property and raised chickens here.  Shreck also owned a steam-powered thrashing machine,  using it and his sizeable crew (24 men) at various farms. 

Description:  Vernacular Farm house.  Wood frame set on post and block foundation; irregular (42’ x 44’); 2 bays wide; 1 1/2-stores.