Grimes House
Also known as: Pleasant Hill
Why it's listed
Built in 1926-27, this brick residence in Hillsboro, Texas, is a two-and-a-half-story example of Georgian Revival design. It has a gable roof, three shingled dormers, slightly arched six-over-six windows with dentil detailing, and brick chimneys at both ends. Its focal point is a monumental two-story circular portico with Doric columns, a balustraded balcony and a full entablature. The front entrance has sidelights and an elliptical fanlight. The house sits on about two and a third acres with a terraced yard, numerous trees and a large pond in front. It was listed for its architecture, its landscape design and its connection to commerce. The nomination describes it as one of the most imposing homes in Hillsboro and the only one of its kind in the region. It was built by Fred O. Grimes, Sr., a business and civic leader who pioneered automotive service and helped develop Texas highways. The house remains unaltered and in residential use.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it one of the most imposing and architecturally significant residences in Hillsboro and the only Georgian Revival house of its kind in the region. Its terraced, tree-filled grounds and pond add landscape significance. It reflects the prosperity of Fred O. Grimes, Sr. (1885-1972), a business and civic leader and a pioneer in automotive service and Texas highway development.
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 84001877, listed March 30, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Country Club Rd. and Corporation St., Hillsboro |
|---|---|
| County | Hill County |
| Listed | March 30, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84001877 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- |
| Architectural style | Georgian Revival |
| Areas of significance | Landscape Architecture, Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as unaltered and in good condition; current use is residence. |
| Acreage | 2.3 |
| Coordinates | 32.01294, -97.11435 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
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 84001877.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107319771
- This listing as JSON
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