National Register of Historic Places listings in Kaufman County, Texas facts for kids
Have you ever wondered about the oldest and most important buildings in your town? The National Register of Historic Places is a special list kept by the United States government. It helps protect places that are important to American history and culture. When a building or site is on this list, it means it's worth saving for future generations.
In Kaufman County, Texas, there are eight amazing places on this list! Some of them are also known as Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks, which are special places recognized by the state of Texas. One of these is even a State Antiquities Landmark, meaning it's super important to Texas history. Let's explore some of these cool historic spots!
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Historic Places in Kaufman County
These are some of the special places in Kaufman County that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each one tells a part of our history.
William and Blanche Brooks House
- Location: Forney
- Listed: July 6, 1993
- This beautiful house was once home to William and Blanche Brooks. It's a great example of the homes built in Forney many years ago.
Matthew Cartwright House
- Location: Terrell
- Listed: April 4, 1979
- The Matthew Cartwright House is a historic home in Terrell. It shows us what life was like for families living in the area a long time ago.
First National Bank Building
- Location: Terrell
- Listed: January 11, 1985
- This building used to be the First National Bank in Terrell. Banks are important places in a town's history, and this building has seen many changes over the years.
Walter C. Porter Farm
- Location: North of Terrell
- Listed: October 15, 1966
- The Walter C. Porter Farm is a historic farm property. Farms like this were very important for feeding communities and helping towns grow. It's a reminder of Kaufman County's farming past.
State Highway 34 Bridge at the Trinity River
- Location: Near Rosser, at the county line
- Listed: October 10, 1996
- This bridge was an important crossing over the Trinity River. It helped people travel between counties. The original bridge was replaced in 1996, but it was recognized for its historical importance before that.
Terrell Carnegie Library
- Location: Terrell
- Listed: May 10, 2006
- The Terrell Carnegie Library is a special building because it was funded by Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman who helped build many libraries across the country. Libraries are places for learning and community, and this one has served Terrell for many years.
Terrell Times Star Building
- Location: Terrell
- Listed: May 2, 1985
- This building was once home to the Terrell Times Star newspaper. Newspapers were a main way for people to get news and information, and this building played a big role in sharing stories with the community.
Warren-Crowell House
- Location: Terrell
- Listed: May 23, 1980
- The Warren-Crowell House is another historic home in Terrell. It stands as a piece of the past, showing the architectural styles and family life from earlier times in the county.
Images for kids
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The William and Blanche Brooks House in Forney.
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The Matthew Cartwright House in Terrell.
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The First National Bank Building in Terrell.
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The Walter C. Porter Farm near Terrell.
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The Terrell Carnegie Library.
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The Terrell Times Star Building.
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The Warren-Crowell House in Terrell.
