Miller-Ellyson House
Why it's listed
Miller-Ellyson House is a two-story frame dwelling at 303 E. 9th Street in Georgetown, Texas, in a residential area southeast of the central business district where most nearby homes date from the turn of the century. The house was originally built in 1879 and was substantially remodeled in 1912 by Belford Lumber Co. It has a Georgian plan, beveled wood siding, a hip roof with metal ridge cresting, and two interior brick chimneys with corbeled caps. A one-story porch with Doric columns and a turned wood balustrade wraps the south and east sides. The five-bay symmetrical facade, a three-sided bay on the west side, and beveled glass in the doors add to its character. Later one-story additions sit at the rear and east. It was recognized primarily for its architecture, a vernacular design with classical detailing, and for remaining virtually unaltered since the 1912 remodeling. It is still used as a residence and is in good condition.
Significance in brief: The inventory form gives architecture as the primary area of significance. The house was built in 1879 and extensively remodeled by Belford Lumber Co. in 1912, and it has been virtually unaltered since that remodeling. It is also a good example of vernacular design with some classical detailing within a neighborhood of mostly turn-of-the-century dwellings.
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 86000193, listed January 14, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 303 E. Ninth, Georgetown |
|---|---|
| County | Williamson County |
| Listed | January 14, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86000193 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Belford Lumber Co. (contractor, 1912 remodeling) |
| Architectural style | Vernacular with some classical detailing |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition is described as good and unaltered since 1912; present use is residential. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 30.63593, -97.67465 (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 86000193.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000540
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.