Byron Farmstead
Also known as: Byron--Hulsey Farmstead
Why it's listed
Located in Weatherford, Texas, this 85.5-acre farmstead preserves the original acreage bought by Charles and Ashley Byron in 1902 for $600. Its oldest building is a two-room log house built in 1893, made from logs and stone gathered on the property and later extended by the family. In 1925 Ashley Byron and her sister, Mary Selby Attwell, built a Craftsman bungalow on a hill above it. A windmill, water tank, shed and the remains of a dairy complete the grouping. The farm matters for its link to education, since Ashley Byron, her daughters and her sister all worked as teachers or administrators, and for agriculture, since two daughters ran a dairy here from 1935 to 1983. The log house is also considered a rare surviving example of late nineteenth-century log construction in Parker County. Surrounding land is being developed, but the farmstead retains its rural setting and a high degree of integrity.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the farm reflects rural life in early 20th-century North Central Texas, with notable contributions to education by the Byron women, who were teachers and administrators. It also highlights a woman-owned and operated dairy (1935-1983). The log house is described as one of a handful of surviving log buildings in Weatherford and Parker County and a unique late-1800s example.
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 07000217, listed March 29, 2007. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 905 Meadowview Rd., Weatherford |
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| County | Parker County |
| Listed | March 29, 2007 |
| Reference number | 07000217 |
| Resource type | District |
| Period of significance | 1893-1957 |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Log structure; Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements: Bungalow/Craftsman |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Education, Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Both the log house and bungalow are described as in excellent condition. The log house was occupied 1893-1996; the bungalow was occupied 1925-1954, vacant for several years, then restored. Current function is a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 85.5 |
| Coordinates | 32.76827, -97.72317 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
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 07000217.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000112
- This listing as JSON
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