Located at the northwest corner of Highways 144 and 377 at 703 Spring St., the Sheriff's House is a true piece of Texas history. The Wright-Henderson-Duncan House — or Sheriff’s House — was named after three Hood County sheriffs: A. J. Wright, J. F. Henderson, and C. M. Duncan.

Construction of the original structure first began in 1873 by a well-known local builder, William Trawick, who designed the home with limestone that was quarried locally in Hood County. “The home was built in 1873, approximately 18 years prior to the Hood County Courthouse's construction. According to the National Register of Historic Places, the home was first built as a “two-room dog trot,” which originally consisted of a one-story structure with two large rooms separated by an open breezeway or dog trot.

Remodeling of the home occurred in the 1890s that considerably altered and enlarged the home. The property changed hands in 1891 and the new owner, Henderson, added a second story in the “same hand-hewn limestone,” which is “distinguishable from the earlier construction by lighter-colored mortar,” — a difference that can still be seen on the home to this day.

The two-story three bed, three-and-a-half bath home currently measures a total of 4,794 square feet — a 3,694 square foot main home, and an 1,100 square foot guest suite called The Carriage House, which features a large living room and refreshment area with a large bedroom and ensuite.

Following several renovations and alterations throughout the years, the Sheriff’s House now consists of its own unique design, combining the appeals of both modern and antique stylings inside the home.