Vickery, Richard, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1885 at 1104 E. Marvin in Waxahachie, this two-story frame house was constructed for Richard Vickery, who was the prime developer of the city's East End. Its L-plan form includes an integral rear ell and a two-story hexagonal corner turret topped by a conical roof with a finial. Weatherboard siding, a gable roof with box eaves and jig-sawn brackets, jig-sawn bargeboards in the gable ends, and one-over-one double-hung windows give it a detailed Victorian character. A three-bay porch with chamfered and turned wood elements sits within the front-projecting wing, and classical detailing frames the doors and windows. The house is regarded as one of the city's premier two-story L-plan dwellings. Vickery had widespread business interests in Waxahachie and also helped develop the Glenwood addition in Fort Worth. He sold the property in 1901, and in 1930 attorney Will Hancock bought it and lived there until 1955. The house remains residential and is in excellent condition.
Significance in brief: It is described as one of the city's premier examples of a two-story L-plan dwelling. It was built for Richard Vickery, the prime developer of Waxahachie's East End, whose business interests in the city were widespread. It is recognized under the areas of architecture and commerce.
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 86002528, listed September 25, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1104 E. Marvin, Waxahachie |
|---|---|
| County | Ellis County |
| Listed | September 25, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002528 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | L-plan |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is listed as excellent, and the present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.38825, -96.82948 (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 86002528.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001982
- This listing as JSON
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