National Register of Historic Places listings in Bastrop County, Texas facts for kids

Location of Bastrop County in Texas

Bastrop County, Texas, is a place full of history! Many buildings, areas, and even a state park here are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list is kept by the United States government. It helps protect places that tell us about the past. These historic spots show us how people lived, worked, and built communities long ago.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?
Historic Places in Bastrop City
- Downtown Bastrop's Historic Heart
- Notable Homes and Buildings
Historic Places Outside Bastrop City
Former Listings
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What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a Hall of Fame for old buildings and sites in the United States. When a place is added to this list, it means it's really important for history, architecture, or culture. Being on the list helps protect these places. It also makes people more aware of their value.

Historic Places in Bastrop City

Most of Bastrop County's historic places are found in the city of Bastrop itself. Many of these are beautiful old homes and important public buildings.

Downtown Bastrop's Historic Heart

The heart of Bastrop's history is its downtown area. The Bastrop Commercial District is a whole area with many old buildings. It shows what a busy town center looked like in the past. The Bastrop County Courthouse and Jail Complex is another key spot. It's where important decisions were made and laws were kept.

Notable Homes and Buildings

Many houses in Bastrop are also on the historic list. These homes often belonged to important people or show special building styles from long ago.

The Allen-Bell House on Church Street is one such historic home.
The August Baron House on Pecan Street also has a unique story.
The John Cornelson House is now the Bastrop County Historical Society Museum. It's a great place to learn more about the area's past.
The J. C. Buchanan House is now a cozy bed and breakfast called the Pecan Street Inn.
Casino Hall was once a lively meeting place for the community.
The Colorado River Bridge at Bastrop is an old bridge that helped people cross the river for many years.
The Gov. Joseph Sayers House belonged to a former governor of Texas. It is a grand old home.

Some other interesting homes include the Crocheron-McDowall House, the Mary Duval House, and several homes belonging to the Erhard family. These houses give us a peek into the lives of early Bastrop residents.

Historic Places Outside Bastrop City

Bastrop County also has important historic sites outside of Bastrop city.

Bastrop State Park

Bastrop State Park is a very special place. It's not just a park; it's also a National Historic Landmark. This means it's one of the most important historic places in the entire country! The park was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression. The CCC was a program that put young men to work building parks and other public projects.

Elgin and Smithville Districts

The towns of Elgin and Smithville also have their own historic districts.

The Elgin Commercial Historic District includes many buildings along Main Street and other avenues. It shows the history of business in Elgin.
In Smithville, there are two historic districts: the Smithville Commercial Historic District and the Smithville Residential Historic District. These areas have many old shops and homes that tell the story of Smithville's growth.

Other County Landmarks

The Abraham Wiley Hill House is located near Hills Prairie. It is another important historic home in the county.
The Hopewell School in Cedar Creek is a historic school building. It reminds us of how education used to be.

Former Listings

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the National Register. This can happen if the building is changed too much or is no longer standing. The Jacob C. Higgins House in Bastrop was once on the list but was later removed.

Images for kids

The historic Allen-Bell House
The August Baron House
The Ed Bastain-Haralson House
A view of the Bastrop Commercial District
The Bastrop County Courthouse
A lake view at Bastrop State Park
The S. L. Brannon House
The R. J. Brieger House
The Jennie Brooks House
The Brooks-Wilbarger House
The J. C. Buchanan House
Casino Hall
The Colorado River Bridge at Bastrop
The H. B. Combs House
The John Cornelson House, now a museum
The Crocheron-McDowall House
The J. T. Crysup House
The George W. Davis House
The Dawson House
The Mary Duval House
Elgin Commercial Historic District
The Elzner House
The August Elzner House
The Prince Elzner House
The Erhard House
The A. A. Erhard House
The Adolph A. Erhard House
The E. C. Erhard House
The Fowler House
The Fowler-Jenkins House
The Rufus A. Green House
The Griesenbeck House
The Alf Griesenbeck House
The Erna Griesenbeck House
The R. J. Griesenbeck House
The Dr. C. A. Grimes House
The Hall-Sayers-Perkins House
The Eugene Harlson House
The Emelia Hasler House
The T. A. Hasler House
The Abraham Wiley Hill House
Hopewell School
House at 1002 Pine
House at 1002 Walnut
House at 1105 Hill
House at 1108 Hill
House at 1301 Hill
House at 1308 Fayette
House at 1316 Farm
House at 311 Pecan
House at 604 Elm
House at 806 Jefferson
Houses at 703 and 704 Austin
The Hubbard-Trigg House
The Iron Bridge
The S. C. Jenkins House
The Jenkins House
The Oliver P. Jones House
The Jung Storage Building
The Alf Jung House
The Joe Jung House
The Kerr Community Center
The Beverly and Lula Kerr House
The H. P. Luckett House
The Bartholomew Manlove House
The Powell C. Maynard House
The W. E. Maynard House
The Willis Miley House
The Old Bastrop Co. Pavilion
The L. W. Olive House
The Elbert S. Orgain House
The Sarah Jane Orgain House
The Paul D. Page House
The J. H. Pearcy House
The Phieffer House
The J. W. Pledger House
The Ploeger-Kerr-White House
The Rabensburg House
The Mrs. William R. Reding House
The Gov. Joseph Sayers House
The W. F. Schaeffer House
Smithville Commercial Historic District
Smithville Residential Historic District
The Richard Starcke House (710 Water St)
The Richard Starcke House (703 Main St)
The Campbell Taylor and Greenleaf Fisk House
The Waugh House
The White House
The Wilke House
The Minnie Wilkes House

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