Goodman-LeGrand House, Historical residence in Tyler, United States

The Goodman-LeGrand House is a residence in Tyler showcasing Neoclassical design with a white exterior, prominent columns, and balanced architectural proportions. The interior preserves period rooms with original furnishings and architectural details that reflect 19th-century construction methods and styles.

Samuel Gallatin Smith built the Greek Revival cottage in 1859 and named it Bonnie Castle. After the 1862 Capture of New Orleans, owner F.N. Gary housed refugee families there. William J. Goodman bought it in 1872, added a second floor in 1880, and the LeGrands remodeled it in 1926 with semi-circular porticos. It joined the National Register in 1976.

The house reveals how prosperous families lived during the 19th century, with rooms that showcase their daily routines and social standing. The furnishings and objects on display tell stories about the customs and lifestyle of that era in Tyler.

The house and grounds are maintained by the City of Tyler. The museum admits walk-in visitors five days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is closed Sunday and Monday. LeGrand Park & Gardens is open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, with a donation suggested.

Sallie LeGrand left the house and her personal journals to the City of Tyler when she died on October 12, 1939; the city took ownership in 1940. A renovation begun in 2010 was finished in 2011, the same year the Daughters of the American Revolution had designated it a Historic Site in 2010.