Los Nogales
Why it's listed
Los Nogales is a small one-story cottage at the northeast corner of South River and East Live Oak Streets in Seguin, Texas. Its walls, finished in cement, are reputed to be sun-dried brick beneath. A board-and-batten lean-to sits at the rear, the gables are covered with horizontal siding, and the roof is cedar shingle. Solid paneled shutters cover the windows, and an unusual chimney rises at the rear corner, probably serving the kitchen. The house is recognized as the oldest in Seguin. Its builder is unknown, but by 1765 it served as a station stop on the Old Spanish Trail, also called the Old San Antonio Road or Camino Real. Juan Seguin, for whom the town is named, used it as a post office in 1825. Surveyor Ben McCulloch lived there in 1838 while surveying the townsite, and pioneers moved in by 1840. The Seguin Conservation Society began restoration in 1953, and the house became a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962.
Significance in brief: It is described as the oldest house in Seguin and was a station stop on the Old Spanish Trail (Camino Real) by 1765. Juan Seguin used it as a post office in 1825, and surveyor Ben McCulloch made it his home in 1838 while surveying the Seguin townsite.
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 72001365, listed March 24, 1972. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | S. River and E. Live Oak Sts., Seguin |
|---|---|
| County | Guadalupe County |
| Listed | March 24, 1972 |
| Reference number | 72001365 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | before 1765 |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as restored, in good condition, and used as a museum; the form checks both occupied and unoccupied status boxes. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 29.56617, -97.96342 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 72001365.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14710982
- This listing as JSON
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