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Edward Metz moved to Texas with his brother at a young age and the pair started a leather business in the 1870s that involved buying furs from members of area Indian tribes. Edward stayed with his brother, Charles, before building the home in 1883.  The home was purchased by physician Dr. J. D. Meadow who lived in the home from 1909 to 1939. After years of neglect, Byron Rice restored the home from 1975 to 1976.

This home house was built for Edward Metz as a present for his wife Lillian in 1883. The home was made out of Victorian-scale siding and is one of the oldest homes in Sherman.

Metz House

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Edward Metz moved to Texas with his brother at a young age. They had started a leather business in the 1870, they had built a trade, buying buffalo and many furs from different Indian tribes. They would then sell it all across the eastern markets. Edward was the one who helped keep the peace between Oklahoma and settlers in Grayson county.

The historic home was built by Edward Metz. He had built the home in 1883, as a present for his wife Lillian Metz. He had built the home using victorian fish scale siding.

Metz House

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