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

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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
1 L.C. Anderson Hall
L.C. Anderson Hall
June 3, 1999
(#99000611)
L.W. Minor St., building #0541
30°05′38″N 95°59′26″W / 30.093889°N 95.990625°W / 30.093889; -95.990625 (L.C. Anderson Hall)
Prairie View This building is located on the historic campus of Prairie View A&M University.
2 W.R. Banks Library
W.R. Banks Library
June 3, 1999
(#99000612)
L.W. Minor St., building #0508
30°05′36″N 95°59′21″W / 30.093403°N 95.989236°W / 30.093403; -95.989236 (W.R. Banks Library)
Prairie View This historic library is also found on the Prairie View A&M University campus.
3 Annie Laurie Evans Hall
Annie Laurie Evans Hall
June 3, 1999
(#99000613)
L.W. Minor St., building #0544
30°05′37″N 95°59′25″W / 30.093542°N 95.990208°W / 30.093542; -95.990208 (Annie Laurie Evans Hall)
Prairie View Another important building on the Prairie View A&M University campus.
4 Liendo Plantation
Liendo Plantation
June 21, 1971
(#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 / 30.096389; -96.029722 (Liendo Plantation)
Hempstead This historic plantation is a significant landmark near Hempstead.
5 Veterinary Hospital
Veterinary Hospital
June 3, 1999
(#99000617)
E.M. Norris St., building #0517
30°05′37″N 95°59′03″W / 30.0935°N 95.9841°W / 30.0935; -95.9841 (Veterinary Hospital)
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
G.R. Woolfolk Social and Political Science Building
June 3, 1999
(#99000616)
A.G. Cleaver St., building #0503
30°05′41″N 95°59′20″W / 30.094722°N 95.988958°W / 30.094722; -95.988958 (G.R. Woolfolk Social and Political Science Building)
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
1 Foster Hall
December 7, 1979
(#79003021)
June 3, 1999
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.
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