Schultz, Tobias and Wilhelmine, Farm
Why it's listed
Set atop a gently rolling hill about 10 miles southwest of Clifton in Bosque County, this farm centers on a one-and-a-half-story wood-frame house with a T-shaped plan. Its symmetrical south front has a central gable, a one-story porch with a balcony over the single-door entrance, turned porch posts, and a band of diamond-shaped shingles across the top. Windows are double-hung with two-over-two lights. A one-story rear addition is the only significant exterior alteration. Behind the house stand a stuccoed stone smokehouse, a frame barn, and several small sheds, all contributing to the farm's character. Tax records show Tobias and Wilhelmine Schultz owned the land by 1893, and comparison with similar, well-documented houses suggests the house dates to about 1895. Because the house and its outbuildings have remained virtually unaltered since then, the property is regarded as one of the best and most intact examples of a late 19th-century farm in the area, and it resembles two nearby houses in its front facade.
Significance in brief: The house is believed to have been built for Tobias and Wilhelmine Schultz, who owned the land by 1893. It has remained virtually unaltered since about 1895. With its outbuildings, it is described as one of the best and most intact examples of a late 19th-century farm in the area.
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 83003124, 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 | 83003124 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | European, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition, with the house serving as a residence; the status field lists it as unoccupied, and present use is given as private residence and agriculture. |
| Acreage | 3 |
| Coordinates | 31.74750, -97.74522 (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 83003124.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001637
- This listing as JSON
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