401 ELM ST 

Mansfield , TX 76063

Historic name: Collier-McKnight House (built 1985)

About This Property

The original two-story gabled structure was built in 1869 or 1870 for Dr. John c·. Collier, founder of the Mansfield Male and Female College. The second story was used as the dormitory for the college until its closing in 1889, at which time A.J. Dukes bought the property. Dr. William B. McKnight, a former student at the college and prominent local physician, bought the house in 1909 and remodeled it extensively in 1911 in the Craftsman style. 

The McKnights owned the property until 1944, since which time it has operated as a funeral home. It was remodeled in 1952, when the pedimented portico was added, using columns from a San Antonio house. The building, although severely altered, is significant for its association with Dr. Collier and the Mansfield Male and Female College. 

A state subject marker is located on the property.

Total Building Size (sq ft): 11,073
Zoning: C-2
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Not located in a National Register District
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark

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Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed
Lot Size (acres) 3.2260
Parking Spaces 10
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft 11,073
Total Commercial Units 1
Total Residential Units 0
Total Commerical Sq Ft 11,073
Total Residential Sq Ft 0
Year Built 1985
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date
Parcel Number 2823-1-1
Subdivision
Legal Description BLESSING ADDITIONBLK 1LOT 1
Located Within
  • DTTX Search Area
  • TIRZ #2

Survey Recommendations

Type
Building - Commerce
Stylistic Influences
Alterations/Additions
Various,
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Low
Historic Resources Survey
Historic Resource Survey - Update
Survey Date
7/25/2021
Modification Type