Armstrong-Adams House
Why it's listed
Built around 1868, this one-story house stands on a corner lot on Main Street at Thomas Arnold Road near the center of Salado, Texas. Attributed to Dr. D. H. Armstrong, it is a modest Greek Revival design with a rectangular plan, gable roof with end chimneys, and walls of dressed limestone ashlar. A projecting portico with square columns shelters a central entrance with double doors, transom and sidelights. Six-over-six double-hung windows have flat arches above them, and a carved-stone cornice is prominent. An early lean-to addition runs across the rear, and the house was restored in 1980-81. It was listed for its architecture and local history. The stonemasonry is considered refined, and the house was owned by a succession of prominent Salado residents, six of its seven owners being physicians. Armstrong was active in bringing a free school to the town, and later owner Adams boarded teachers and students. The nominated area includes the house and its city lots but excludes twentieth-century outbuildings at the rear.
Significance in brief: It is described as an excellent example of a modest Greek Revival house with refined stonemasonry. It was owned by a succession of prominent Salado residents, six of its seven owners being physicians. Armstrong helped bring a free school to Salado, and Adams boarded teachers and students.
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 83003077, listed April 5, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Main St. and Thomas Arnold Rd., Salado |
|---|---|
| County | Bell County |
| Listed | April 5, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83003077 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Dr. D. H. Armstrong |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Education, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition listed as excellent; restored 1980-81; present use given as residence/dentist office. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.94680, -97.53744 (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 83003077.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001573
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.