A deep family connection is what makes this 1893 Victorian Farmhouse so special to the
current owners, Ronnie and Leslie Camp. This was her grandparent’s home, and it is filled
with a lifetime of memories. The home was built by railroad engineer, Joseph Bown, on what
was once a pecan grove. He, along with multiple generations of his family, resided here until
about 1950 when Leslie’s grandparents, the Harrells, purchased it.

 

The Harrells raised their son, Michael, here, and the home was always a gathering place for
extended family. The family home was sold to a new owner in 1992 but always remained a
beloved place to Leslie. It underwent an extensive renovation in 2018. Leslie contacted the
owner, Felicia, to thank her for preserving it so well. They quickly became friends as they
enjoyed exchanging stories about the home. In 2022, Felicia contacted Leslie to let her know
they were moving and offered her the chance to buy the house. The Camps were thrilled at
the opportunity to bring it back into the family.

 

The renovation breathed new life into the home, while carefully preserving its original
features. The walls and ceilings are the original shiplap and beadboard. The staircase,
baseboards, and moldings are original, as well. Other original fixtures include doors,
doorknobs, and the fireplace mantels. Guests especially enjoy the kitchen island crafted
from the home’s original windows and the hand stenciled kitchen ceiling where one can see
the holes from the original knob and tube wiring.

 

Many pieces in the home are family heirlooms, including Leslie’s Grandmother Harrell’s
suitcase, her mother’s piano, family china and hutches, and her great-great grandparent’s
German wash basin.

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The Camps are honored to be the new keepers of the home, and it continues to be a
gathering place for family and friends. Enjoy the tour and all the vintage history it has to
offer.