In 1890, Maj. William G. Bush built this home for his daughter and son-in-law, Sarah “Sallie” E. Bush Herbert (1854-1917) and Thomas Levin (T.L.) Herbert (1852-1913). They wed in 1875. It was a Dutch Renaissance style home located at 714 Russell St. Bush and Herbert were in the brickmaking business and had a factory in Edgefield. Sallie operated a drapery making shop from the first floor. When Maj. Bush retired in 1900, Herbert succeeded him as president until his death, and