Murrah House
Why it's listed
Built in 1908 at 212 West Twohig in San Angelo, this narrow 2-1/2-story frame house was designed by local architect J.R. Bryant and built by R.A. Hughes. Its most prominent feature is a monumental portico with Doric columns, an entablature, a roof-line railing and a small cantilevered second-floor balcony. These elements appear to have been applied to an earlier house, and the off-center entry, with sidelight and transom, is cut through by the balcony support. The central hipped roof has jerkin-head projecting gables on three sides, with a Palladian window in the front gable. Stockman J.B. Murrah had the house built as his residence. Later occupants included A.O. Baker, Sam Jones, who held part ownership of the Lone Star Drug Company, and Mrs. Mallie Jones of Austin. It was recognized locally as a very good example of an upper-middle-class Classical Revival house, pleasing in appearance though modest in refined detail, and it sits on a street with several other landmark homes. Its condition is recorded as good.
Significance in brief: The inventory calls it a very good example of an upper-middle-class Classical Revival house. It lacks refined details but has a pleasing appearance. It was built as the residence of stockman J.B. Murrah and stands on a street with several other landmark homes.
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 88002594, listed November 25, 1988. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 212 W. Twohig, San Angelo |
|---|---|
| County | Tom Green County |
| Listed | November 25, 1988 |
| Reference number | 88002594 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Architect J.R. Bryant (local); builder R.A. Hughes |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Physical condition is listed as good; the site is original, and the portico may be an alteration. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 31.46039, -100.44041 (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 88002594.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q107323086
- This listing as JSON
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