Historic Homestead Donation

City to review restoration costs in budget talks

Elgin’s oldest home is headed into public ownership after City Council recently voted to accept a historic property donation and set the stage for future preservation efforts.

The city agreed to accept the Mary Christian Burleson Homestead and surrounding property from the Mary Christian Burleson Foundation. The move comes after months of discussions on costs associated with maintaining the homestead as part of the city’s park system.