Historic Districts
Vacant / Not In Use
Texas - Wharton County
Wharton County Texas has 32 places on the National Register of Historic Places.

Several famous people are associated with these Wharton County historic places including Gerard A. Harrison and J.H.H. Dennis.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Wharton County places including Unknowm, Wyatt C. Hedrick, Austin Bridge Company, J.T. Williams, J.C. Jopling, Albert Reher, Jules Leffland, Russel Brown Company and Eugene Heiner. Prominent architectural styles found in Wharton Country are Tudor Revival, Bungalow/Craftsman and Mission/Spanish Revival.

Abovitz, Leon, House (added 1993 - - #93000101)
Also known as Site No. 817
212 N. Resident , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Reher, Albert
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Banker, Willie, Jr., House (added 1993 - - #93000118)
Also known as Site No. 753
401 N. Rusk , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Mission/Spanish Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
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Bernstein, Moses, House (added 1993 - - #93000116)
Also known as Site No. 665
1705 N. Richmond , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Mission/Spanish Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Bolton--Outlar House (added 1993 - - #93000108)
Also known as Site No. 658
517 N. Richmond , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
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Colorado River Bridge (added 1993 - - #93000117)
Also known as Site No. 649
S. Richmond Rd. (Old US 59) across the Colorado R. , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Transportation
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
State
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
archives document
Croom, Wiley J., House (added 1993 - - #93000099)
Also known as Site No. 366
205 E. Milam , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Heiner, Eugene
Architectural Style:
Queen Anne
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
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Dannon, F. F., House (added 1993 - - #93000095)
Also known as Site No. 266
612 W. Caney , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Davidson, Dr. Green, House (added 1993 - - #93000111)
Also known as Site No. 178
404 Bolton , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Davis, Ben and Mary, House (added 1993 - - #93000104)
Also known as Site No. 795
100 S. Resident , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Elkins, Nettie, House (added 1993 - - #93000114)
Also known as Site No. 189
109 E. Alabama , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Elliott, E. Clyde and Mary, House (added 1993 - - #93000122)
Also known as Site No. 851
707 N. Walnut , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Russel Brown Company
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
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First Methodist Episcopal Church South, Old (added 1993 - - #93000097)
Also known as Site No. 735
200 N. Fulton , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Garrett, Henry B., House (added 1993 - - #93000098)
Also known as Site No. 739
504 N. Fulton , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Garrett, John A. and Sophie, House (added 1993 - - #93000115)
Also known as Site No. 191
401 E. Alabama , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Gifford, George C. and Annie, House (added 1993 - - #93000096)
Also known as Site No. 296
615 W. Caney , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Hamilton, Joseph Andrew, House (added 1993 - - #93000106)
Also known as Site No. 656
325 N. Richmond , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Harrison, Gerard A., House (added 1993 - - #93000112)
Also known as Site No. 278
209 E. Caney , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Historic Person:
Harrison, Gerard A.
Significant Year:
1907, 1875
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Harrison--Dennis House (added 1993 - - #93000110)
Also known as Site No. 455
409 W. Burleson , Wharton
Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Historic Person:
Dennis, J.H.H.
Significant Year:
1913, 1895
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Hawes, Edwin, House (added 1993 - - #93000102)
Also known as Site No. 800
309 N. Resident , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
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Hawes, Edwin, Jr., House (added 1993 - - #93000105)
Also known as Site No. 814
119 S. Resident , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Industry/Processing/Extraction
Historic Sub-function:
Manufacturing Facility
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
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House at 401 North Richmond (added 1993 - - #93000107)
Also known as Site No. 657
401 N. Richmond , Wharton
25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
House at 512 North Resident (added 1993 - - #93000103)
Also known as Site No. 820
512 N. Resident , Wharton
25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Linn Street Historic District (added 1993 - - #93000124)
Roughly, the 500 blocks of Richmond Rd. and Houston St. and the 100--200 blocks of Linn St. , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Williams, J.T., Jopling, J.C.
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Merrell--Roten House (added 1993 - - #93000113)
Also known as Site No. 116
520 Ave. A , Wharton
25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Moran--Moore House (added 1993 - - #93000120)
Also known as Site No. 845
501 N. Walnut , Wharton
25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Speaker, J. H., House (added 1993 - - #93000109)
Also known as Site No. 200
414 E. Alabama , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (added 1993 - - #93000100)
Also known as Site No. 837
612 N. Pecan , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Late Gothic Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Texas and New Orleans Railroad Bridge (added 1993 - - #93000123)
Also known as Site No. 618
Southern Pacific RR tracks, 0.25 mi. W of Old US 59, over the Colorado R. , Wharton
Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Transportation
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Rail-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Rail-Related
More Information:
archives document
Texas and New Orleans Railroad Depot (added 1993 - - #93000119)
Also known as Site No. 614
100 block of N. Sunset , Wharton
Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Mission/Spanish Revival
Area of Significance:
Transportation, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Rail-Related
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
West Milam Street Mercantile Historic District (added 1993 - - #93000125)
Roughly 637--668 W. Milam St. , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Department Store, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store, Warehouse
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Department Store, Single Dwelling, Specialty Store
More Information:
archives document
Wharton County Courthouse Historic Commercial District (added 1991 - - #91001624)
Roughly bounded by the alley N of Milam St., Rusk St., Elm St. and Richmond St. , Wharton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Hedrick,Wyatt C., Leffland,Jules
Architectural Style:
Romanesque, Italianate, Moderne
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Commerce, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Federal, Local, Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Government Office, Hotel, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government
Current Sub-function:
Business, Government Office, Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Worthing, Louis F., House (added 1993 - - #93000121)
Also known as Site No. 857
620 N. Walnut , Wharton
25or6to4, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
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