Makemson, W. K. and Kate, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1901 at 1002 Ash Street in Georgetown, this two-and-a-half-story wood-frame house follows the Queen Anne style. It has an asymmetrical plan, weatherboard siding, a hip roof with gables, interior brick chimneys with corbeled caps, and double-hung wood windows. A small porch on the east front has Doric columns grouped in threes and molded consoles under the overhangs. Gable ends are covered with imbricated shingles. Rear additions and a small detached frame garage were added later. The house was built by the Griffith Lumber Co. and is described as one of lumberman C. S. Griffith's most important works, and the only known surviving example of his style. It was the home of W. K. Makemson, an attorney who served as Williamson County sheriff in 1863 and later as district attorney. He was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor of Texas in 1892, ran for governor two years later, and in 1904 wrote a historical sketch of the county's first settlement. The house remains residential and in good condition.
Significance in brief: The form cites architectural significance as a good example of a Queen Anne residence and one of lumberman C. S. Griffith's most important works, and the only known surviving example of his style. It is also significant for its association with W. K. Makemson, a Williamson County sheriff, district attorney, political candidate, businessman and newspaperman.
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 86000190, listed January 14, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1002 Ash, Georgetown |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Listed | January 14, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86000190 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Griffith Lumber Co. (contractor); lumberman C. S. Griffith |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed in good condition with rear additions; present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.63465, -97.67321 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 86000190.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110002589
- This listing as JSON
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