Halley, Capt. Robert, House
Why it's listed
Capt. Robert Brandon Halley built this two-story Greek Revival house around 1860 on Main Street at the northern edge of Salado, Texas. The L-shaped frame building has clapboard siding, a gable roof with end chimneys, and six-over-six double-hung windows. A two-story pedimented portico with square columns and a jigsawn balustrade marks the front, and double doors with transoms and sidelights open onto both floors. A rear porch was enclosed during a restoration in the late 1960s. The property sits on a large lot of about 3.4 acres with a caretaker's house, a combined guest quarters and barn, a metal stock barn and a shop building. It was listed for both its architecture and its history. The house is regarded as a fine example of Texas Greek Revival design. Halley was among Salado's earliest settlers, had a distinguished military and legal career, organized the Salado Mounted Troops during the Civil War, later served as sheriff, and remained politically active all his life.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as a fine example of Texas Greek Revival architecture. It was built by one of Salado's earliest settlers, Halley, who had an outstanding career in the military and law. He organized the Salado Mounted Troops during the Civil War, later served as sheriff, and stayed politically active throughout his life.
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 83003082, 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., Salado |
|---|---|
| County | Bell County |
| Listed | April 5, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83003082 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Capt. Robert Brandon Halley |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is listed as good; the house was restored in the late 1960s and is still used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 3.4 |
| Coordinates | 30.95291, -97.53473 (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 83003082.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001580
- This listing as JSON
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