Patrick J. Ahern House

The Patrick J. Ahern House, located at 403 Laurel Street in Texarkana, Arkansas, is a stunning example of Classical Revival architecture. Built in 1905 by Irish immigrant Patrick Ahern, the house features a large 2+1⁄2-story concrete block structure with a distinctive hip roof supported by Doric columns. This historic home, which has remained in the Ahern family, showcases local craftsmanship with materials sourced primarily from the area, except for exquisite hand-glazed fireplace tiles from Italy. The house was recognized for its historical significance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, making it a noteworthy stop for tourists and researchers interested in early 20th-century architecture and local history.