Chaddock, J. B., House
Why it's listed
This 1 1/2-story frame house at 202 S. Valley in Cuero, Texas, dates to about 1885 and is a local example of the center-passage dwelling. It has weatherboard siding, a gable roof with composition shingles, and double-hung wood windows with two-over-two lights. A three-bay porch is inset across the east elevation, supported by turned-wood posts on wooden piers, with squared-wood balusters. Two gabled dormers face the front, and the door and window surrounds carry classical detailing. Spindled detailing on the porch piers echoes the design of the posts. A rear addition with lateral gables has been added. The survey records call it one of Cuero's most outstanding center-passage houses with an inset porch and praise the craftsmanship of the posts. The structure may have been moved from Indianola around 1885 to 1887. It remained in the Chaddock family through the 1930s. The builder is unknown, and the property is still residential and in good condition.
Significance in brief: The inventory form calls it one of Cuero's most outstanding examples of a center-passage dwelling with an inset porch. It cites the turned-wood porch posts as superb craftsmanship. The reviewer recommended listing under Criterion A and described it as an outstanding example of the local vernacular center-passage design.
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 88001995, listed October 31, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 202 S. Valley, Cuero |
|---|---|
| County | DeWitt County |
| Listed | October 31, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88001995 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Center-passage dwelling |
| Criteria |
|
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is described as good, with rear additions; present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.08651, -97.28525 (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 88001995.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000787
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.