HISTORIC SITES A.W. Perry Homestead Museum and Barn
1509 N. Perry Road 972-466-6380 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday Tours available between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (and by appointment) This lovely story and a half, restored and preserved historic home was owned by DeWitt C. Perry, son of a founding father of Carrollton, A.W. Perry. It was completed in 1909 utilizing building materials carefully salvaged from the first Perry family home, built circa 1857. The museum displays authentic period furnishings and is now maintained by the City. In 2018, the City built a gazebo in honor of Milburn Gravley dedicated to his continuous service to Carrollton. Group tours and admission are free of charge. The grounds may be reserved for weddings, photography, children’s birthday parties, and other special occasions.
Bramblitt Woodright
2335 Sandy Lake Road (10 acres located in Elm Fork Nature Preserve) 972-466-3080 Purchased in 1861, the wood from this property was used by the Elknah Bramblitt family for over 122 years to provide shelter and fuel for cooking and heat.
Historic Downtown Carrollton Square
Southeast corner of Belt Line Road and IH-35E Between Broadway, 4th Street, Elm Street, and W. Main Street The Square’s formation began prior to 1900, with buildings erected that cultivated commerce and created the first Downtown Carrollton. A fresh spring flowed through the center of the Square where the gazebo now stands. The Square has early 20th century charm and continues to be a focal point for many town gatherings.
Downtown Square Gazebo Call a Recreation Center to reserve the gazebo for special occasions (972-4669800 or 9810). For a complete list of historic sites, visit
cityofcarrollton.com/history. 47
