Lockett, M. B. and Annie, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1888 at 811 E. University in Georgetown, this two-story wood frame house follows a modified L plan and remains a residence. It has weatherboard siding, an intersecting gable roof, box eaves, three interior brick chimneys with corbeled caps, and wood sash windows. A one-story five-bay porch on the south side has chamfered posts with molded caps and a slat and jigsawn balustrade. A one-story window bay on the east side has a bell-cast hip roof, a paneled base and jigsawn trim. Its condition is described as excellent, and a rear addition and a modern garage are noted. The house was built for M. B. Lockett, a prosperous merchant who lived there until his death in 1936. He ran a dry goods store at the northwest corner of the square and in 1896 built a Queen Anne style commercial building at 119 W. 7th Street. The house was recognized as a good example of late nineteenth-century vernacular L-plan architecture and for its link to Lockett.
Significance in brief: The house is considered a good example of a late nineteenth-century vernacular L-plan dwelling. It was built for M. B. Lockett, one of Georgetown's most prosperous merchants, who lived there until his death in 1936. Reviewer comments show the architecture argument was accepted, while the association with Lockett was added through amendments.
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 86000981, listed April 29, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 811 E. University, Georgetown |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Listed | April 29, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86000981 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | unknown |
| Architectural style | Vernacular L plan |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is residential; condition is described as excellent, with a rear addition and a modern garage. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.63353, -97.66905 (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 86000981.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002595
- This listing as JSON
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