The John L. Sheppard Home was the Sheppard family residence from 1884, when the house was built, until 1891. During that time John L. Sheppard (1852-1902) served as district attorney and then judge for the Fifth Judicial District. In 1899 he was elected to U.S. Congress and died in office. His son, Morris Sheppard (1875-1941), succeeded him in Congress, then served with distinction in the U.S. Senate from 1913-1951. The house has eight fireplaces and a secret passageway between floors.