Thomson, W. F., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1912 at 608 N. McLeod in Cuero, this 1 1/2-story frame house follows a modified L plan and sits at the southwest corner of McLeod and Clayton streets, in a residential area northeast of the central business district. It has weatherboard siding, a hip roof with gables, and wood double-hung windows. A six-bay curvilinear porch wraps around the east and south sides. Hipped dormers on those sides hold leaded-glass windows, and the gable end has a pent roof. The main entrance has a transom and sidelights, and classical detailing surrounds the doors and windows. A projecting bay on the north side has cutaway corners and jig-sawn brackets. The house was built for W.F. Thompson, who owned it until 1925. It was recognized for its architecture, being described as one of the best local examples of a modified L-plan dwelling and one of few Cuero residences with this kind of classical detailing. The architect and builder are unknown.
Significance in brief: The inventory form cites architecture as the basis of significance. It calls the house one of the best local examples of a modified L-plan dwelling. It also notes Classical Revival elements, which few Cuero residences display. W.F. Thompson had the house built in 1912 and owned it until 1925.
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 88001972, listed October 31, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 608 N. McLeod, Cuero |
|---|---|
| County | DeWitt County |
| Listed | October 31, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88001972 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Modified L-plan dwelling with Classical Revival elements |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is listed as good, and the present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Terrell-Reuss Streets Historic District |
| Coordinates | 29.09391, -97.28595 (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 88001972.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001873
- This listing as JSON
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