Coleman-Cole House
Why it's listed
Built around 1904 at 1219 E. Marvin in Waxahachie, this one-and-a-half-story frame house began as a one-story dwelling with a modified L-plan, one of the city's most common house types. Its weatherboard siding, hip roof with gables and wood double-hung windows are typical of the form. In the early twentieth century a one- and two-story porch was added, wrapping around the south and east sides. The porch has Doric columns, a balustrade of imbricated shingles, a denticulated cornice and a two-story entry bay flanked by twin gables. Jig-sawn brackets and pedimented door and window surrounds add detail. The changes gave the facade a more balanced and symmetrical appearance than the original irregular massing. George Coleman, president of the Texas Title and Loan Co., first owned the house, and by 1924 it was the home of grocer J. W. Cole. The house remains in residential use and is in good condition. Its architecture is the basis for its listing as part of a survey of Waxahachie's historic resources.
Significance in brief: The house is noted for its architecture. It began as a one-story modified L-plan dwelling, one of the city's most common house types. An early twentieth-century one- and two-story porch gave the facade a more balanced, symmetrical look. It was first owned by George Coleman, president of the Texas Title and Loan Co., and by 1924 was the home of grocer J. W. Cole.
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 86002522, listed September 24, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1219 E. Marvin, Waxahachie |
|---|---|
| County | Ellis County |
| Listed | September 24, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002522 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Modified L-plan |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition and used as a residence; the inventory form also marks the relationship to site as moved. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 31.93753, -96.84184 (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 86002522.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q140166843
- This listing as JSON
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