Baron, August, House
Why it's listed
This one-story frame house at 1707 Pecan Street in Bastrop dates to about 1872 and was built for August Baron, a local farmer who is also recorded as its builder. It is described as a late example of Greek Revival design. The house has an ell plan, a gable roof with one chimney, six-over-six windows and cypress siding. A central doorway with sidelights and a transom opens beneath a roofed portico supported by wrought iron columns. The chimney is brick, and the roof is covered in corrugated tin. The front porch and a rear lean-to are alterations; the house originally had a separate kitchen. Recorded in 1976, it was still used as a residence and was in fair condition. It was evaluated as significant at the local level and sits within a larger resource area in Bastrop of roughly 4,000 acres.
Significance in brief: It is described as a late example of Greek Revival architecture, built for August Baron, a local farmer. It is part of a larger resource area in Bastrop.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 78003277, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 1707 Pecan, Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003277 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | A. Baron |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is the same as the original use (residence); physical condition is listed as fair. |
| Coordinates | 30.11790, -97.31763 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 78003277.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001423
- This listing as JSON
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