The Ratliff House was built in 1906. The House is a especially well-preserved example of Victorian Eastlake architecture. It possesses significance in area history, architecture and culture. The home is associated with events that have a made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of local, regional, and state history; part of the original property of the Ratliff House was a pecan orchard which was a large cash crop at one time. J. N. Ratliff Sr. occupied the house and was best known for owning and operating Ratliff’s Garage, and early automotive shop. The garage was located on the square and operated until after World War II. The Ratliff House was designated a Granbury Historical Landmark by the City of Granbury Historic Commission January 6, 2004. This information was originally obtained from their website.
