McGloin, James, Homestead (Boundary Increase)
Also known as: See Also:McGloin, James, Homestead
Why it's listed
This homestead lies about a mile northwest of San Patricio, Texas, on level coastal plain land dotted with mesquite and short grasses. The McGloin House sits on part of the original 315.77-acre tract of Santiago McGloin, settled in the 1830s by the empresario. An earlier listing covered only a 9-acre house lot. This boundary increase expands the property to 25 acres, adding a cushion of land that keeps the setting close to its early 19th century appearance. It also documents outbuildings missed earlier: a board-and-batten barn probably from the 1930s, wooden-rail corrals, a wood and metal well with an elevated tank, and a modern sheet iron storage shed. A descendant of James McGloin arranged to deed the land to the Corpus Christi Area Heritage Society, which plans to open the restored house as a museum. Cattle grazing will continue, and lease income will help maintain the site and discourage nearby subdivision.
Significance in brief: The land is part of the original 315.77-acre McGloin tract, settled in the 1830s by the empresario, and it keeps much of its early appearance. The added acreage gives the house a historic setting and an income source for upkeep. It also protects the site from nearby subdivision into small house lots.
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 79003678, listed November 15, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | NW of San Patricio off TX 666, San Patricio |
|---|---|
| County | San Patricio County |
| Listed | November 15, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003678 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Marked unoccupied and vacant; the house has been newly restored and is planned to open as a house museum. Land is used for light cattle grazing. |
| Acreage | 25 |
| Coordinates | 27.97070, -97.79376 (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.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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 79003678.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107318787
- This listing as JSON
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