Moore Grocery Company
Also known as: King Feed Company
Why it's listed
Near the railroad tracks on the edge of downtown San Marcos, a one-story buff brick building with a basement and mezzanine recalls the town's early wholesale trade. John M. Moore had it built in 1913 for the Moore Grocery Company, which supplied staples, canned goods, candy, dried fruit and general merchandise to local and area retailers and occasionally to state institutions. Goods arrived by rail on a spur beside the building. Its competitor, the Southern Grocery Company, was destroyed by fire in 1918. After a short period as the Groce-Wearden Grocery Company, the building was sold in 1955 to Clarence T. King, who moved his feed business there. The exterior has been painted white, and only a plate-glass window and three aluminum doors are noticeable modern changes. Inside, the original Otis elevator, floor scale, wood floors, sliding doors and an office with beaded ceilings survive. It is considered the best preserved building of its type and period in the town.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the building represents early 20th century, middle-class commerce in San Marcos. It is described as the best preserved building of its type and period in town. Original fixtures such as the Otis elevator, floor scale, wood floors and sliding doors remain in place.
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 83004506, listed August 26, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 101 S. Edward Gary St., San Marcos |
|---|---|
| County | Hays County |
| Listed | August 26, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004506 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Areas of significance | Commerce |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied and in commercial use as a feed store; condition described as good, with few alterations. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 29.88191, -97.93811 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 83004506.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000470
- This listing as JSON
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