The third of the settlements founded by Henri Castro, D'Hanis was established in 1847. It is perhaps best known today as the location of the D'Hanis Brick and Tile Company, which was founded in 1883 and continued in operation for more than a century. The rich orange color of the brick enlivens the facades on Main Street and the houses and buildings scattered through the loose-knit town.
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