J.T. Blair, a native of Georgia, migrated to this area in 1897 and married Carrie Agnes Love of a pioneer Coleman County family. They had five children. Blair served as foreman of the Overall Ranch while also managing his own ranch property. In 1914 he built this residence in town so his children could attend Coleman schools. Designed by architect J.P. Caldwell, the Classical Revival home remained in the Blair family for 60 years.