Green, Henry G. and Annie B., House
Also known as: Green, Annie Mae, House; Green Historical Center
Why it's listed
Built around 1870 near the intersection of old U.S. 59 and State Highway 118, this one-story frame house in Kendleton began as a double-pen dwelling with a rear shed room and front porch. About 1910 a third pen was added, and in 1912-1913 a kitchen, dining room and storage room were built at the rear. Asbestos shingles, a new roof and new windows were added around 1938, and a bathroom was enclosed from the porch about 1942. Henry G. Green lived here, farmed cotton, sharpened plows and served as county commissioner and constable in the 1880s, during the last years of biracial politics in the county. His wife Annie was known locally for nursing with herbs. The house is considered a rare intact remnant of post-Civil War African American settlement in Kendleton. Archeological testing recovered 735 artifacts, many dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. The building is now vacant and in poor condition.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of the best surviving examples of African American domestic forms and spaces in Kendleton, reflecting post-Civil War settlement through the mid-20th century. It is tied to Henry G. Green, a county commissioner and constable during the final decade of biracial politics in Fort Bend County. Its 1930s-40s alterations show the effect of federal rural assistance programs, and archeological testing shows potential for further information.
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 96001016, listed September 18, 1996. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | .5 mi SE of old US 59 and TX 118, Kendleton |
|---|---|
| County | Fort Bend County |
| Listed | September 18, 1996 |
| Reference number | 96001016 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1870 - 1946 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Vernacular Double Pen |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Historic - Non-Aboriginal, Black |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The house is vacant and in poor condition; it is owned by a local heritage society that plans a museum and visitor center. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.45008, -95.99425 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 96001016.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001218
- This listing as JSON
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