Tyler House
Why it's listed
Built in 1857 by Col. John T. Flint, this two-story house on Main Street in Salado sits on a rise above the center of the community. It has a rectangular plan, a stone cellar, a cypress frame covered in clapboard, stone end chimneys and a hipped roof. A single-story projecting portico with square columns and a simple balustrade marks the front, reflecting Transitional Greek Revival styling. A rear addition from about 1930 and a side addition from about 1971 use compatible materials. Judge O. T. Tyler bought the property in 1864. He was a prominent local political figure, Salado's first mayor and active in county affairs, which ties the house to the town's civic history. The house was recognized for both its architecture and its historical associations at the local level. It remains in good condition and is used as a restaurant and residence. The nominated area is under one acre and covers the house and additions, but excludes mid-20th-century outbuildings.
Significance in brief: Judge O. T. Tyler bought the house in 1864. He was a prominent local political figure, Salado's first mayor and active in county affairs. The house is also noted for its Greek Revival influences. Significance is rated local, in architecture and history.
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 83003087, 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 | 83003087 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Col. John T. Flint |
| Architectural style | Transitional Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is listed as good. Present use is restaurant and residence; originally a residence. A rear addition dates to about 1930 and a side addition to about 1971. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.94554, -97.53756 (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 83003087.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001571
- This listing as JSON
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