Brooks-Wilbarger House
Why it's listed
Built in 1842 at 1403 Main Street in Bastrop, this two-story frame house is an outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture in Texas. It has a gabled roof, a hipped portico carried on square columns at the end wall, and a one-story kitchen ell with an end chimney. Construction is hand-hewn cedar and pine frame, with a composition and tin roof on the one-story section. Later additions to the ell were all made at the rear. The house was recorded as being in good condition and still used as a residence, as it was originally. Its significance rests on both its architecture and its social role: it was once the site of many of Bastrop's social and musical events. The form also notes that Wilbarger was an early trader in Texas. The property is included in the Bastrop multi-resource group of historic resources.
Significance in brief: The form describes it as an outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture in Texas. It was once the site of many of Bastrop's social and musical events, and Wilbarger was an early trader in Texas.
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 78003269, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 1403 Main St., Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003269 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is listed as good; present use is the same as the original use, a residence. Additions to the one-story ell are all at the rear. |
| Coordinates | 30.11479, -97.32001 (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 78003269.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107317579
- This listing as JSON
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