Grimes, Dr. C. A., House
Why it's listed
This one-story frame house at 1201 Farm Street in Bastrop was built around the 1890s in the Victorian style. A full-length gallery supported by Doric columns runs across the south-facing front. The central door is flanked by windows with four-over-four lights, and an end gable extends over two bays of the main facade. The roof is wood shakes with a metal porch roof, and rear additions have been made. Dr. C. A. Grimes built the home for his new bride, Laura Madison Grimes. He received his medical degree from Meharry in Nashville and met Laura while she was studying at Fisk. He became the first Black doctor in Bastrop and practiced there for more than 30 years, while Laura worked as a school teacher. The house stands across the street from a primary school. At the time of the survey it was vacant and in fair condition, and it was recognized for its association with Dr. Grimes and its Victorian design.
Significance in brief: The house was built by Dr. C. A. Grimes, who became the first Black doctor in Bastrop and practiced there over 30 years. He earned his M.D. at Meharry in Nashville and met his wife Laura Madison Grimes while she studied at Fisk. Laura was a school teacher.
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 78003355, listed December 22, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 1201 Farm, Bastrop |
|---|---|
| County | Bastrop County |
| Listed | December 22, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78003355 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Victorian |
| Areas of significance | Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as vacant, in fair physical condition, with rear additions. |
| Coordinates | 30.11271, -97.31385 (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.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 78003355.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001518
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.