House at 815 East Campbell
Why it's listed
A modest frame house at 815 E. Campbell in Stamford, Texas, stands out from the typical homes around it. Probably built between 1907 and 1920, it has a hipped roof with boxed eaves, a small hipped dormer and a brick flue. The wood siding runs from very narrow at the eaves to wide near the ground, giving the walls a slightly battered look. Large windows with leaded-glass transoms and a multilight wooden door add detail. A raised porch under the main roofline is the major feature, supported by four short, large Ionic columns, an unexpected touch on an otherwise plain house. The house was listed for its architecture at the local level. It is considered an excellent example of the well-built, middle-class housing of Stamford's early decades, blending Craftsman elements with a pyramid-style roof reminiscent of the American Foursquare. It is in an older residential area at the northeastern edge of town and was described as unaltered and in good condition.
Significance in brief: The house is described as an excellent example of the high-quality, middle-class housing built in Stamford during its first decades. It combines Craftsman features with thick Ionic porch columns, which set it apart from neighboring middle-class and working-class houses. Significance is stated at the local level under architecture.
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 86002392, listed September 24, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 815 E. Campbell, Stamford |
|---|---|
| County | Jones County |
| Listed | September 24, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002392 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | about 1910 |
| Architectural style | Craftsman features; reminiscent of a Pyramid House and a Texan counterpart of the American Foursquare |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as unaltered and in good condition. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.94893, -99.79162 (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 86002392.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001249
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.