Locust Grove
Why it's listed
Locust Grove is a two-story frame plantation house near Jonesville in Harrison County, Texas. Alpheus Wright, who moved from Kentucky in 1847, had it built between 1847 and 1849 on land bought from a wealthy neighbor. The house faces north on a brick pier foundation, with a two-story inset gallery of six square wood columns, double-door entrances with transoms and sidelights, and exterior brick chimneys. A rear courtyard was enclosed in 1908, and a kitchen was joined to the main house at that time. A garage and asbestos siding on the sides and rear were added in 1952, though the front keeps its original detailing. A slave cabin, log cabin and barn survive on about eight acres, the last two in deteriorated condition. The plantation prospered in the 1850s but declined after the Civil War. Descendants of Wright have owned the house continuously. It is listed as a Texas example of Greek Revival design and as a reminder of the old Jonesville townsite, which moved when the railroad arrived in 1868.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as a good example of mid-nineteenth century Greek Revival architecture in East Texas, with nearly all original detailing preserved on the front facade. It is also significant for remaining in the Wright family for over 130 years and as a reminder of the old Jonesville townsite and its plantation economy.
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 79002969, listed June 20, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Off TX 134, Jonesville |
|---|---|
| County | Harrison County |
| Listed | June 20, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002969 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 (specific dates 1847-1849) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied private residence in good condition and altered; the surviving outbuildings are described as deteriorated. |
| Acreage | 8 |
| Coordinates | 32.54072, -94.68261 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79002969.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002221
- This listing as JSON
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