Reierson, Hans and Berthe, House
Why it's listed
This small limestone house stands north of an unpaved county road near the base of Gary Mountain, southwest of Clifton in Bosque County, Texas. It is thought to have been built by Hans and Berthe Reierson soon after they arrived in the county, in 1871 and 1872 respectively. The rectangular building has an off-center entrance under a large stone lintel and small window openings in the east and west end walls. A later stone lean-to across the rear has a brick chimney, and small frame additions sit on the front and west sides. Both roofs still carry their original cedar shingles. A cistern behind the house contributes to the property's historic character. Although the original doors and window sashes are gone, the house has been altered very little since about 1900 and keeps many original wooden fixtures. It has been unoccupied and used for storage since 1911. A 1920s bungalow nearby is outside the nominated area.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant because it has changed very little since the turn of the century. It still has its original wood-shingle roof and many original wooden fixtures. It is part of the Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County thematic group.
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 83003121, listed July 22, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | SW of Clifton, Clifton |
|---|---|
| County | Bosque County |
| Listed | July 22, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83003121 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Presumably built by Hans and Berthe Reierson |
| Areas of significance | European, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Unoccupied and in stable, good condition; used for storage since 1911. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 31.75140, -97.74728 (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 83003121.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001636
- This listing as JSON
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