Humphries, William H. and Molly P., House
Why it's listed
Built about 1893 at 201 South Main Street in Edgewood, Texas, this 1 1/2-story wood frame house was constructed for merchant William H. Humphries, his wife Molly, and their family. An unknown contractor built it with an irregular plan, a steeply pitched Modified L-plan roof, a turret-like dormer, and a porch with turned posts and pierced brackets in a restrained Queen Anne manner. It is the only surviving Queen Anne influenced house of its type in Edgewood and one of few intact examples in Van Zandt County. Original windows, doors, pine woodwork, staircase and interior layout largely remain. A 1975 restoration reopened a side porch, replaced the porch rail and moved the front steps, and adapted rooms for use as a bed and breakfast. The house was listed for its architectural character and its link to Edgewood's late nineteenth-century growth as a railroad shipping and service town. The Humphries family remained active in local commerce and civic life.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a rare, highly intact example of an irregular-plan dwelling with Queen Anne influences, and the only surviving one of its age and type in Edgewood. It also reflects the growth of Edgewood as a railroad-driven agricultural service and shipping center. The Humphries family's role in local business and civic life adds to its local importance.
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 04000890, listed August 20, 2004. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 201 S. Main St., Edgewood |
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| County | Van Zandt County |
| Listed | August 20, 2004 |
| Reference number | 04000890 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1893 |
| Architect / builder | Builder/Owner: Humphries, William H. (contractor unknown) |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian: Queen Anne |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition with a very high degree of integrity; restored in 1975 and currently operated as a bed and breakfast inn. |
| Acreage | 0.3 |
| Coordinates | 32.69819, -95.88680 (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 04000890.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q109999997
- This listing as JSON
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