Wright-Henderson-Duncan House
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Why it's listed
Located on about two acres at 703 Spring Street in Granbury, this limestone house began around 1873 as a one-story dog-trot dwelling, two large rooms divided by an open breezeway. Local builder William Trawick built it of locally quarried limestone for A. J. Wright, a Hood County sheriff. In 1891 new owner J. F. Henderson added a second story in matching hand-hewn stone, enclosed the breezeway, and built a wooden double gallery with jigsawed trim, giving the house a clipped-gable roof and tall narrow windows. Henderson and later owner C. M. Duncan also served as county sheriffs. Duncan modernized the house after 1928 with electricity, plumbing and a metal roof. From 1969 his heirs restored it toward the 1891 look, rebuilding the double veranda and adding a rear wing of salvaged limestone. The house is valued as a local example of Symmetrical Victorian architecture, which combines Greek Revival massing with Victorian detail, and as the work of an area builder.
Significance in brief: The house is an important Granbury example of the 'Symmetrical Victorian' style, which blends Greek Revival massing with Victorian detail. It shows the change from a simple frontier dog-trot house to a larger residence. It is also tied to three Hood County sheriffs who lived there (A. J. Wright, J. F. Henderson and C. M. Duncan) and is the work of area builder William Trawick.
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 78002956, listed December 19, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 703 Spring St., Granbury |
|---|---|
| County | Hood County |
| Listed | December 19, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002956 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | William Trawick |
| Architectural style | Symmetrical Victorian (transitional between Greek Revival and Victorian) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Restored toward its 1891 appearance beginning in 1969; the house is to remain a private residence. The outbuildings no longer exist. |
| Acreage | 2.3 |
| Coordinates | 32.43528, -97.79492 (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 78002956.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107320467
- This listing as JSON
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