Antebellum Ambition

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Step back into the mid-nineteenth century at the Earle-Harrison House. Built in 1858, this is Waco's only restored antebellum home open to the public. It's a Greek Revival, side-entry building that speaks to the early aspirations of the Brazos Valley.

Dr. Baylis Wood Earle and Ann Eliza Harrison Earle moved to the area in 1857, and just a year later, they raised this home. Though it was relocated and restored in 1967, it preserves the elegance of a bygone era.

It's a place where history feels tangible, having hosted everything from early pioneer life to the wedding of Chip and Joanna Gaines. As you walk, imagine the contrast between this quiet elegance and the growing city around it.

Updated June 2026