Ragland House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1892 at 208 5th Street S.W. in Paris, Texas, this asymmetrical two-story frame house is an example of Eastlake-style residential design. A wraparound porch with a shallow gable over the entry rests on square posts, and inset porches sit over the entryway on both the first and second floors. A projecting front ell has an arched triple window at ground level with an inset triple window above. Elsewhere, one-over-one windows repeat across both floors. Staggered-butt shingles and inset windows in the upper front gable are singled out as especially fine details. The wraparound verandah may have been added very early. Asbestos shingles cover parts of the exterior, but they do not seriously reduce the house's integrity. Charles and Bonnie Ragland lived here for many years. The house sits prominently in an older neighborhood and is larger than most nearby homes. It was recognized for its local architectural significance and remains in residential use.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a fine example of a substantial Eastlake-style residence. Notable exterior details include staggered-butt shingles and inset windows in the upper front gable, plus an inset front porch. It was also the home of Charles and Bonnie Ragland for many years.
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 88001922, listed October 26, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 208 5th St., SW, Paris |
|---|---|
| County | Lamar County |
| Listed | October 26, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88001922 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Eastlake |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is listed as good; it is still used as a residence. Asbestos shingles cover parts of the exterior and the kitchen was updated in 1967. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 33.66118, -101.48646 (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 88001922.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110001152
- This listing as JSON
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