National Register of Historic Places listings in Waller County, Texas facts for kids
This article is a list of special places in Waller County, Texas, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a national "hall of fame" for buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history and culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our past.
In Waller County, there are seven places currently on this important list. There was also one place that used to be on the list but was later removed. One of these special places is also a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, which is another way Texas recognizes its own important historical sites. Many of the places on this list are buildings located on the campus of Prairie View A&M University, a historic university.
Current Historic Places in Waller County
This section shows you the places in Waller County that are currently recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. These buildings and sites are preserved because they tell us important stories about the past.
Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Location | City or town | Description | |
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1 | L.C. Anderson Hall |
(#99000611) |
L.W. Minor St., building #0541 30°05′38″N 95°59′26″W / 30.093889°N 95.990625°W |
Prairie View | This building is located on the historic campus of Prairie View A&M University. | |
2 | W.R. Banks Library |
(#99000612) |
L.W. Minor St., building #0508 30°05′36″N 95°59′21″W / 30.093403°N 95.989236°W |
Prairie View | This historic library is also found on the Prairie View A&M University campus. | |
3 | Annie Laurie Evans Hall |
(#99000613) |
L.W. Minor St., building #0544 30°05′37″N 95°59′25″W / 30.093542°N 95.990208°W |
Prairie View | Another important building on the Prairie View A&M University campus. | |
4 | Liendo Plantation |
(#71000970) |
2 mi (3.2 km). NE of Hempstead off FM 1488 30°05′47″N 96°01′47″W / 30.096389°N 96.029722°W |
Hempstead | This historic plantation is a significant landmark near Hempstead. | |
5 | Veterinary Hospital |
(#99000617) |
E.M. Norris St., building #0517 30°05′37″N 95°59′03″W / 30.0935°N 95.9841°W |
Prairie View | This building served as a veterinary hospital on the Prairie View A&M University campus. | |
6 | G.R. Woolfolk Social and Political Science Building |
(#99000616) |
A.G. Cleaver St., building #0503 30°05′41″N 95°59′20″W / 30.094722°N 95.988958°W |
Prairie View | This building is part of the Prairie View A&M University campus. |
Former Historic Places
Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed from the list. This can happen if the building is no longer standing, or if it has changed so much that it no longer has its original historical look or importance.
Name on the Register | Image | Date listed | Date removed | Location | City or town | Summary | |
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1 | Foster Hall |
(#79003021) |
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Prairie View A&M Campus |
Prairie View | Foster Hall was once a part of the Prairie View A&M University campus. It was removed from the list in 1999. |