National Register of Historic Places listings in Wood County, Texas facts for kids
Welcome to Wood County, Texas! This page is all about special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of it like a national "cool old buildings and sites" list! These places are important because they tell us about history.
The National Register of Historic Places is a list kept by the United States government. It helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our past. In Wood County, there's one whole area (called a district) and nine individual spots that are on this list. Some of these places are also "Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks," which means they're extra special to Texas history!
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Cool Historic Spots in Wood County
Here are some of the interesting places in Wood County that are on the National Register of Historic Places:
Marcus DeWitt Carlock House
The Marcus DeWitt Carlock House is located at 407 South Main Street in Winnsboro. This house was added to the National Register in 2013. It's a great example of historic homes in the area.
George W. Haines Site
The George W. Haines Site is near Hainesville. Its exact location is kept private to protect it. This site was added to the list in 1990.
Howle Site
The Howle Site is located near Quitman. Like some other sites, its exact address is restricted to help keep it safe. It became a historic place in 1977.
Howard L. and Vivian W. Lott House
You can find the Howard L. and Vivian W. Lott House at 311 East Kilpatrick Street in Mineola. This house was recognized as historic in 1998.
Mineola Downtown Historic District
The Mineola Downtown Historic District is a special area in Mineola. It includes streets like Line, Kilpatrick, Newsome, and Commerce. This whole downtown area was added to the National Register in 2013 because it has many important historic buildings.
Joseph and Martha Moody Farmstead
The Joseph and Martha Moody Farmstead is another site near Hainesville with a restricted address. It was added to the list in 1990.
Ned Moody Site
The Ned Moody Site is also located near Hainesville. Its address is restricted to protect the site. It joined the National Register in 1990.
Osborn Site
The Osborn Site is found near the Lake Fork Reservoir in Quitman. This site was added to the historic list in 1976.
Florence Robinson Cottage
The Florence Robinson Cottage is on Washington Place at Emma B. Smith Boulevard, located at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins. This charming cottage was recognized as a historic place in 2000.
Sadler Site
The Sadler Site is near Alba. Its address is restricted to keep it safe. This site was added to the National Register in 1977.
Images for kids
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The Marcus DeWitt Carlock House in Winnsboro.
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The Howard L. and Vivian W. Lott House in Mineola.
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A view of the historic downtown area in Mineola.
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The Florence Robinson Cottage at Jarvis Christian College.
