Elliott, E. Clyde and Mary, House
Also known as: Site No. 851
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
This 1 1/2-story frame bungalow at 707 North Walnut in Wharton sits on brick piers in a residential neighborhood north of downtown. Its side-gabled roof of asphalt shingles sweeps down over an inset front porch supported by large square stucco columns. A gable dormer with triple windows projects from the east roof slope, knee braces mark the eaves, and all windows are 9/1 wooden double-hung sash. A board-and-batten garage stands at the rear. E. Clyde and Mary Elliott bought three lots in the Barbee subdivision in 1919 and within a month contracted with the Russell Brown Company to build the house for $2,697. Mr. Elliott was a farmer with land near Glen Flora, and the couple owned the house until 1960. The house is considered one of the best bungalows in Wharton and the city's only example of the "airplane" bungalow subtype. Its high degree of integrity supports its local architectural significance.
Significance in brief: The house is described as one of the best bungalow examples in Wharton and the only "airplane" bungalow subtype in the city. Its broad sweeping roof, large columns, 9/1 windows and gable dormer express the early 20th century housing form. It retains a high degree of integrity and is significant locally under Criterion C for architecture.
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 93000122, listed March 18, 1993. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 707 N. Walnut, Wharton |
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| County | Wharton County |
| Listed | March 18, 1993 |
| Reference number | 93000122 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1919 |
| Architect / builder | Russell Brown Company |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements: Bungalow |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as a private single dwelling; historic and current use are both single dwelling. |
| Coordinates | 29.31636, -96.09349 (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 93000122.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002520
- This listing as JSON
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