Rogers-O'Daniel House
Also known as: Pappy O'Daniel House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1901 on a hilltop south of Fort Worth, this house began as an ambitious Queen Anne farmhouse with towers, gables and verandas, erected for farmer and merchant William Joseph Rogers. In 1925 Wilbert Lee 'Pappy' O'Daniel bought it and had it remodeled. The towers were squared off, the porches removed, an unfinished third story was replaced with a tile roof, and the whole house was faced in brick, giving it its present American Foursquare look. O'Daniel owned the home until 1945. During those years he rose from flour salesman to radio host with the Light Crust Doughboys, then to governor of Texas (1938-1941) and U.S. Senator (1941-1948). His band rehearsed in the front room, and his first campaign headquarters was set up there. The interior retains sand-textured plaster, pine woodwork, pocket doors, a tiled parlor fireplace and leaded-glass cabinets. The house remains a private residence in good condition.
Significance in brief: The house is argued to be an exceptional case of a heavily altered Queen Anne residence worth preserving. It was the home of Wilbert Lee 'Pappy' O'Daniel for most of his political career, including his time as governor of Texas (1938-1941) and U.S. Senator (1941-1948). It was also his home during his radio fame with the Light Crust Doughboys, and his first gubernatorial campaign was run from its front room.
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 85001484, listed July 5, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2230 Warner Rd., Fort Worth |
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| County | Tarrant County |
| Listed | July 5, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85001484 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1900- (specific dates 1904/1925) |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne (as first built); American Foursquare (1925 remodeling) |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used solely as a residence and stated to be in good condition. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.70981, -97.34764 (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 85001484.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002299
- This listing as JSON
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