Mohris-Abschier House
Why it's listed
Built around 1885, this two-story wood frame house at 101 N. DeLeon in Victoria, Texas, follows an I-house plan with a truncated hip roof and rear additions. A five-bay, two-story porch with jig-sawn brackets, a balustrade and slender square posts runs across the east front. Two interior brick chimneys flank the center passage, the windows are four-over-four wooden sash with operable shutters, and a three-sided bay window projects on the south side. Pedimented window and door surrounds blend Greek Revival motifs with simple Victorian details. The house was listed for its architecture, as an example of the transitional period between Greek Revival and Victorian design in the late nineteenth century. Jeweler W. G. Mohris and his wife owned it from the late 1800s until 1922, followed by the Abshier family for about ten years and then the G. H. Taggart family in the early 1930s. It has been moved from its original site, now stands at the edge of downtown, and is used commercially.
Significance in brief: The nomination finds it significant for architecture as a late nineteenth century residence from the transitional period between Greek Revival and Victorian styles, combining elements of both. The reviewer recommended acceptance under Criterion C.
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 86002580, listed December 9, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 101 N. DeLeon, Victoria |
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| County | Victoria County |
| Listed | December 9, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86002580 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Transitional Greek Revival and Victorian; I-house plan |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present condition is described as good; the original residential use has changed to commercial. An early 20th century porch addition on the south and two-story additions on the west and north are noted. The house has been moved from its original site. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 28.79838, -97.00336 (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 86002580.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000684
- This listing as JSON
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