Episcopalian Rectory
Why it's listed
Built in 1889 for St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church, this two-story white frame house at 225 West Hopkins Street in San Marcos served as the church rectory. The church acquired the lot that year, and one account says an earlier cottage on the site was demolished and some of its lumber reused. The house has a narrow four-room main block, a rear dining room and kitchen wing, and a double-level porch on the north side decorated with beaded boards, scallops, brackets, chamfered posts and spindle rails. Inside, a central stairhall divides the plan, and back-to-back fireplaces and extensive beading survive. The design blends Greek Revival and Victorian elements, which the nomination uses to show how major American styles reached Texas late. The church later rented the house to several families during lean years, and sold it in 1940 to raise money for church repairs. It remains a private home with a noncontributing garage apartment.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents the house as an excellent example of a hybrid style combining Greek Revival and Victorian-period lines. Its late date illustrates how major American styles reached Texas late and were slow to replace popular tastes. It is also tied to the history of St. Mark's Church in San Marcos.
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 83004493, listed August 26, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 225 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos |
|---|---|
| County | Hays County |
| Listed | August 26, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004493 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899, 1900- |
| Architectural style | Hybrid of Greek Revival and Victorian-period styles |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; condition described as good and altered, on its original site. A noncontributing garage apartment is also on the property. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.88276, -97.94339 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
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 83004493.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002237
- This listing as JSON
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