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As of DEC 2003, 301 records
39 NR Listed Sites, 1 Courthouse, 45 Historical Markers, 214 Neighborhood Surveys, 2 Museums
| Adventist Church, Norse Community Serial # NRS79-0412 Owner: (Washington, D.C.) Style: Early 20th Century Vernacular Church Description: 1 story; square plan; wood frame; double door front entrance; 4 1/1 windows. Building Material: Wall: Wood Frame Roof:Composition-Gable Physical Condition: Good Site: Moved: 0 Original Use: Church Present Use: Church Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Adventist Church, Clifton Serial #NRS4-0353 Description: Simple frame church with gable roof; double door front entrance; 4 1/1 windows on each side; solid brick wall; elevation. Wall: Wood Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Alexander-Curtis House, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0277 Property Address: 818 West Morgan, Meridian Owner: Charles Schmidt Construction Date: c. 1915 Style: Classical revival Description: 2 story frame, hip roof, brick chimney, projected front portico, pediment with inserted circular vent, ionic order columns, 1/1 light windows. Front door with side lights and transom windows. Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Construction: Wall: Wood frame Construction: Roof: Wood shingles Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| A.O. Alfie House , Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0398 Block: 617 Lot: 3516-27 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Anderson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0404 Owner: Alice Ann Campbell City/Rural: Norse Community Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Anderson House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0335 Owner: Alice Ann Campbell, 115-HS Avenue P 675-6235 Description: Pre 1900; Razed – Barn razed & carriage-stable with two cupolas Original Use: Dwelling Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| John Bakke (Barn only), Norse/Near Clifton Serial #NRS4-0340 Property Address: Route 2, Clifton Texas Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: John Swindoll Construction Date: 1892 Description: Originally 2 rooms; 1892 Nordahl additions; symmetrical additions at rear; “gingerbread” porch. Original Use: Home Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Physical Condition: Altered/Unaltered: Asbestos siding; concrete porch; alum. sash windows Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbect |
| John Bakke House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0339 Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: John Swindoll Rt. 2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: 1892 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story frame residence; gable projects from roof on front facade; small porch highlighted with “gingerbread” detailing; rear alterations; frame barn to west. Significance: One of seven houses built by Johan Nordahl. The house represents a good example of a late 19th century Norwegian farmhouse Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Physical Condition: Altered/Unaltered: Windows replace; garage addition; cement porch Construction: Wall: Frame/Asbestos Construction: Roof: Shingle Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck |
| James Buckner Barry (Buck), C.S.A., Walnut Springs Marker #2716 Year Marker Erected: 1964 Marker Location: Walnut Springs Park, south side of town on SH 144, Walnut Springs Marker Text: (1821-1906) Came to Texas from North Carolina in 1845. Fought in Mexican War and Indian campaigns. In the Civil War, commanded Confederate cavalry regiment in Texas outposts from Red River to Fort McKavett. Camps were a day’s horseback ride apart. Patrols protected outer settlements and prevented Indian attacks and threatened Federal invasion from Indian territory. Elected to Texas Legislature 1883. Died on ranch near here. Left personal records of his years in frontier defenses. (1964) |
| J.H. Bekken House, NW of Clifton Reference #83003095 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significant Year: 1873 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic Period: 1875-1899 |
| J.H. Bekken House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0389 Property Address: 2 miles west of intersection of FM 3220 & Highway 6 on west side of FM 3220 Architect/Builder: J.H. Bekken Owner: Almer Bekken Rt. 2 Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: (1873) 1895 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: Central gabled 1 1/2 story wood frame residence; front elevation virtually unaltered; displays gingerbread detailing on front porch; small balcony; single door entrance with transom; “T” plan; original log cabin (built 1873) reportedly incorporated in present structure. Fair Physical Condition Wood frame walls; Composition shingled gable roof. Minor alterations–rear additions; porch added on north and south side. Site: Moved: 0 Significance: Outstanding example of a late 19th century Norwegian immigrant. Has remained in family since completion. Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Residence Bibliographic Data: Interview with Almer Bekken 7/79; Copy of historic photo availale. Informant: Mr. Bekken (July 1979) |
| The Bertelsen House, Cranfills Gap vicinity Marker #5292 Year Marker Erected: 1979 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: 2.5 miles northeast of Cranfills Gap via SH 22 north to Old Meridian Creek Road (1 mile before Rock Church) (Private residence) Marker Size: Medallion and Plate Marker Text: The stone portion of this house was erected in the 1880s for Norwegian settler Andres Johnson. The builder was probably Andrew Mickelson, who erected other structures in the community. Bertel and Christena Bertelsen bought the property in1894 and enlarged the stone portion. They built a frame addition about 1910 for their large family of 18 children. Ownership of the home remained with the Bertelsen family until 1977. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1979 |
| Bertelson House, Near Cranfills Gap Serial #NRS4-0317 Owner: Mr. & Mrs. W.W. Hoover Construction Date: 1890 Description: 1 1/2 story stone house; 4/4 windows; side light gingerbread; ell plan; frame on recessed section of front; rear additions; small outbuildings. Rock walls; Shingle roof. Rear additions–garage Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Bertelson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0318 Owner: Mr. & Mrs. W.W. Hoover Construction Date: 1890 Description: 1 1/2 story stone residence with frame addition; ‘T’ plan; sidelights frame entrance; turned columns support small gableroof; frame building nearby (to east) which housed children. Compatible rear additions–garage contemporary. Stone/Frame walls; Shingle roof. Excellent Physical Condition Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Bible House, Valley Mills Serial #NRS4-0394 Property Address: Avenue C (S.H. 6), Valley Mills. 200 block Avenue C (S.H.6) 1 block east of Valley Mills school. Owner: Jim Petzold Construction Date: 1911 Description: Wood frame 2 story frame house; neo-classical revival. Slate roof. Outside unaltered-Inside altered. Excellent Physical Condition Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Bosque County, Meridian Marker #463 Year Marker Erected: 1936 Marker Location: .7 miles west of Meridian on SH 22 Marker Size: 36′ Centennial – Highway Marker (pink) Marker Text: Named for the Bosque (Spanish for “woods”) River. The territory now part of this county was traversed in 1841 by the Texan-Santa Fe Expedition. Maj. George B. Erath, noted surveyor and soldier, explored the region prior to its settlement. The first colonists established homes in 1850-51. Among the national groups who immigrated here were the English (at Kent), Norwegians (at Norse and elsewhere), and the Germans (in eastern part of county). Formally created and organized in 1854, Bosque county has traditionally had farming-ranching economy. The Chisholm cattle trail crossed the area in the 1870s. Erected by the State of Texas – 1973 |
| Bosque County Courthouse, Meridian Reference #77001427 Address: Public Sq. Significance Level: State Significant Year: 1886 Architect: J.J. Kane Area Significance: Engineering/Politics/Government; Architecture Architectural Style: Renaissance Current Function: Government Historic Function: Government Foundation: Concrete Wall: Limestone Roof: Metal Period: 1875-1899 Narrative: The Bosque County Courthouse is located in the center of the public square of a town laid out in 1854 and a county created also in 1854. Located near the geographical center of the county (named after the Spanish term meaning woods), the town (named after a nearby stream) was platted by George B. Erath. |
| Bosque County Courthouse, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0267 Property Address: Courthouse Square Architect/Builder: J.J. Kane Construction Date: 1886 Style: Victorian Description: 3 story finely cut limestone courthouse. Round arched openings run length of the 3 stories. Metal windows. Nice carvings at quoins and pilaster caps. Original Use: County courthouse Present Use: Same |
| Bosque County Courthouse, Meridian ID #31 Current Use: Active Courthouse Construction Date: 1886 Architect: J.J. Kane Contractor: P.J. Loonie Style: Romanesque Revival Description: Locally quarried cut limestone building with carved details cover this three-story courthouse. “A beautiful and irreplaceable work of fine limestone, quarried locally,” Robinson. The technologically advanced structural system of metal and concrete floor. Substantial Modifications: 1935: Central clock tower and pyramidal corner roofs removed. (WPA) – Two-story addition constructed on west side. – Decorative elements removed or changed. – Elevator and handicap ramps added. 1991- windows replaced, restrooms modified. |
| Bosque County Courthouse, Meridian Marker #464 Year Marker Erected: 1965 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: at courthouse square, SH 22, Meridian Marker Size: Medallion and Plate Marker Text: Limestone quarried from nearby hills. Gothic styling. Clock tower modified, 1935, to strengthen roof. Unique iron stairs and railing remain. County’s fourth courthouse. First, in 1854, was one-room log cabin. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965. |
| Bosque County Jail, Meridian Reference #79002918 Address: 203 E. Morgan Significance Level: State Significant Year: 1895 Area Significance: Politics/Government; Architecture Current Function: Government Historic Function: Government Period: 1875-1899 Narrative: The Bosque County Jail was erected in 1895 and constructed of rusticated, ashlar-cut, white limestone. Situated one block. east of the county courthouse, the jail stands on the same block as the original. 1856 log jail. The present structure has served as the county jail since its completion in 1895, For many years, the first floor served as the sheriff’s living quarters (as originally intended), but in recent years has been used as the sheriff’s office. The second floor contains the prison cells. |
| Bosque County Jail (front), Meridian Serial #NRS4–21622 Property Address: One block east of the courthouse Architect/Builder: John Drew (Rock Mason) Construction Date: 1895 Description: Two story limestone, T shape in plan, rough cut. Rock face stone 1st floor windows consist of flat stone lintels, 2nd floor tall round arch windows and a fortified cornice with crenelation. Significance: Constructed on the site of the first jail (a 3 room log cabin) will be vacated later this year. Original Use: Jail Present Use: Jail Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Bosque Memorial Museum, Clifton Form #54 Mailing Address: PO Box 345, Clifton 76634 Street Address: 301 S Avenue Q Annual Attendance: 1500 Number of Volunteers: 36 Types of Exhibits/Collections: Natural History, Historical, Local/Pioneer History Funding Sources: Memberships, Special Events, Donations, Admission Fees Educational Programs: Guided Tours, School Tours, Hands-on Activities for Children |
| Brandhagen House, Clifton Reference #83003096 Address: W of Clifton on FM 182 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1873 Area Significance: European: Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Weatherboard Wall: Shingle Period: 1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| The Old Brandhagen House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0391 Owner: Mabel & Edwin Brynn Construction Date: CA. 1900 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 2 story wood frame house; original ‘T’ plan; herring bone gables; simple front porch; 2/2 vertical light windows; wood sash; nearby stone house ruins. Wood frame walls; Wood shingled gable roof. Good Physical Condition. Minor alterations–rear frame additions Site: Moved: 0 Significance: Excellent example of Norwegian immigrant farmhouse in Texas. Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same |
| Clifton Whipple Truss Bridge, Clifton Marker #920 Year Marker Erected: 1996 Marker Location: CR 3265 and FM 1991, northeast part of Clifton Marker Text: Built in 1884 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, at a cost of $6,465, this bridge spans 150 feet across the North Bosque River. This type of bridge, called a Whipple truss, was named for its designer. One of the few remaining Whipple truss bridges in the state, it opened up travel routes from the south and west to the north and east. Withstanding many floods, the bridge provided an important transportation connection for Bosque County residents from 1884 to 1941 when traffic was routed west of the Bosque River to the newly constructed Highway 6. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1996 |
| Iran Bridge, Clifton Serial #NRS4-0258 Property Address: Off 1991 and Riverside Drive, Clifton Construction Date: 1884 Original Use: Wagon bridge over Bosque Present Use: Local traffic Physical Condition: Good Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Jackson’s Crossing Bridge, Meridian & Walnut Springs Serial #NRS4-0263 Original Use: Bridge over Bosque River Present Use: Same – mail route Physical Condition: Good Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| North Bosque River Bridge, Near Valley Mills Serial #NRS4-0401 Property Address: Northwest of Valley Mills – 1.5 miles, Near Valley Mills. C.R. off S.H.6 – 1/2 mile N.W. of Valley Mills, TX Architect/Builder: Penn Bridge Company (Beaver Falls, PA) Description: Iron bridge. Original Use: Bridge (auto) Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Old Bosque Bridge, Between Valley Mills & Clifton Serial #NRS4-0405 Construction Date: 1892 Style: Covered Truss bridge Original Use: Wagon & auto traffic (one lane) Present Use: None Physical Condition: Poor Altered/Unaltered: Has been moved from original location Construction: Wall: Cast iron Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Bridges-Johnson House, Meridian Reference #79003447 Address: Off TX 6, SW of Meridian Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: State Significant Year: 1861 Architect: W.H. Bridges Other Description: dog-trot cabin Area Significance: Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in use Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Stone Wall: Concrete Roof: Weatherboard Period: 1850-1874 Narrative: Located among the rolling hills surrounding the town of Meridian, the Johnson-Bridges House was built around 1860 upon a unique concept which was developed by its builder to ameliorate the hot climate. It was based on the plan of the dog-trot cabin, wherein two rooms were separated by a breezeway, all under a common roof. During the hot months, the prevailing breezes cooled the dog trot, which opened to the east and west. |
| Brogdon Farm, W of Clifton Reference #83003097 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in Use Historic Function: Unknown Foundation: Limestone Wall: Metal Period: 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| Brogdon Farm Serial #NRS4-0297 Property Address: At M.O. Muyhill Mailbox (for sale sign) Description: Small stone structure, 6/6 windows, chimney board & hung one wall (east?). Collapsed metal gable roof; small well. Deteriorated Physical Condition Present Use: Vacant |
| Bronstad House, SW of Clifton Reference #83003098 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Weatherboard Roof: Wood Period: 1875-1899 |
| Bronstad House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0392 Owner: Guinn ? Description: Triple gable front; double door front entrance; brackets and turned columns; ruins of stone structure (house or fence?) NW of house re-surveyed by KB & DM 10/82 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Clarence Calwick House, Norse / Clifton Serial #NRS4-0303 Property Address: Bee Hill Farm Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: Mary Orbeck & Rex Calwick Construction Date: 1889 Original Use: House for family Present Use: Occupied Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck |
| Christen Canuteson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0380 Owner: Ray H. Byford Rt. 2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: CA. 1868 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 story stone house with gable and end chimney; gable porch dominates front facade; rectangular plan; small log crib to north. Stuccoed stone walls; Comp. shingle roof. Good Physical Condition. Major alterations–front porch Site: Moved: 0 Significance: Early Norwegian settler Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Radde/Ray Byford (March 1979) |
| Christian Canuteson House, Clifton Serial #NRS4-0294 Owner: Ray H. Byford – past Turkey Creek Construction Date: 1867 or after Description: 1 1/2 story house, frame gabled addition and shed rear addition. Log crib nearby. Rock walls Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| M.M. Carlson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0426 Site: Moved: 0 |
| M.M. Carlson House Serial #NRS4-0370 Owner: Mrs. May Construction Date: 1900-10 Description: Small 1 1/2 story frame residence; central brick exterior chimney; 4/4 windows; small shed porch with brackets; square columns; rear additions; two front entrances; picket fence surrounded. Board and Batten walls; Shingled Gable roof |
| Cedron Cemetery and School, Lakeside Village vicinity Marker #775 Year Marker Erected: 1990 Marker Location: 5.2 miles south of Lakeside Village on FM 56 Marker Text: Settlement of northeastern Bosque County began in the 1850s, as people traveling west through the area were attracted to the fertile lands along Cedron Creek. Among the first community projects of the new neighbors was the construction of a school building. A one-room cedar structure, it was also used for church and social gatherings. The original schoolhouse was replaced in the 1930s by a newer frame structure. Like its predecessor, it also served as a church and community center. The school was consolidated with other area schools in 1938, and the building later was dismantled. A community cemetery (about one-half miles west) was established on land adjacent to the school building. Although there may have been earlier, undocumented burials, the oldest marked grave is that of school teacher J. T. Hungerford (1844-1880), the apparent victim of tuberculosis. A few days after Hungerford’s death, another community resident, Susan J. Arnold (1845-1880) was also buried in the graveyard. Since that time many area citizens have been interred there. Few residents remain in the Cedron vicinity. The cemetery and school building foundation are the last visible reminders of a once-thriving rural community. (1990) |
| Chisholm Trail, Kimball Crossing, Morgan vicinity Marker #836 Year Marker Erected: 1963 Marker Location: from Morgan take SH 174 about 10 miles east to marker, located in Kimball Bend Park Marker Text: Kimball, one of the first towns in Bosque County, was established at this site in the early 1850s. One of the westward wagon routes forded the river at this crossing until a ferry was built in 1865. The famous Chisholm Trail made its major crossing of the Brazos here. During the 1870s tens of thousands of Texas longhorn cattle forded the river and were driven to northern markets. Building of barbed wire fences and railroads in the 1880s caused abandonment of the Chisholm Trail. Kimball, with no railroad and loss of the cattle trail, became a ghost town by the middle 1900s. (1971) |
| Chris House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0349 Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: Martin Hoel, Jr. Construction Date: 1891 Description: Similar to Colwick house; small stone building. Lumber walls; Composition roof. Good Physical Condition. Alterations–asbestos siding, aluminum sash windows, porch. Original Use: Home for family Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck |
| Clifton College Administration Building, Clifton Marker #919Year Marker Erected: 1982 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: West 9th Street and South Avenue Q Marker Size: Medallion and Plate Marker Text: Constructed in 1923 as the administration building for the Lutheran College of Clifton, this structure served students and faculty until 1954, when the school merged with Texas Lutheran College in Seguin. The building was sold in 1954 and housed the Gearench Manufacturing Company for 27 years. Featuring elements of Beaux Arts classicism, the structure is a fine example of early twentieth century institutional architecture. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1982 |
| Clifton Lutheran College, Clifton Marker #4756 Year Marker Erected: 1975 Marker Location: at Bosque Memorial Museum, Avenue Q south and West 9th Street, Clifton Marker Text: Organized May 6, 1896. Located on land donated by N. J. Nelson and T. T. Hogevold. The first building, erected with voluntary donations and labor, opened as high school October 28, 1897; after 1923 housed artifacts collection of Jacob Olson, early Norwegian settler. Under the direction of Dr. Carl Tyssen, president, college courses were offered in 1922; accredited as a two-year college in 1924. High school was discontinued in 1938. College merged with Texas Lutheran College, Seguin, in 1954. Two buildings formerly used by the college remain on the site. (1975) |
| John & Mary Colwick Farm, SW of Clifton Reference #83003099 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1889 Architect: Johan Nordahl Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Period: 1875-1899 |
| John Colwick House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0302 Property Address: 1 mile south of intersection FM 182 & 219, 2 miles west of 182 on south side of unnamed county road. Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: Mary Orbeck/Rex Colwick 403 S. Avenue J Clifton TX 76634 / 1006 S. Montgomery Starksville MS. 39759 Construction Date: 1889 Style: Pioneer Nowegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story frame residence with “T” plan, 4/4 windows, small root cellar at rear part of house, enclosed shed roof porch on front similar rear porch enclosure. Wood frame walls; Composition-Gables roof. Minor alterations–porch enclosures and addition to rear. Excellent Physical Condition Significance: Architecture: Local. Reportedly the first all wood frame house in Norse Community. The first house built by Johan Nordahl in Bosque. The house represents an excellent example of late 19th century wood frame Norwegian immigrant farmhouse. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck |
| John & Mary Colwick House, 8 miles west of Clifton Serial #NRS82-0116 Address: 8 miles west of Clifton on FM 219 Owner: Mary C. Orbeck, Rex F. Colwick. 403 S. Avenue J, Clifton TX 76634 Architect/Builder: J.H. Nordahl Style/Type: Vernacular Farmhouse Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Description: Ell plan; vernacular form with simple, elegant detailing, including eastlake brackets on the porch; 1 1/2 stories. Good Present Condition Significance: Vernacular farmhouse with unusual proportions derived from traditional Norwegian forms; built by locally important builder. Rural farm setting Informant: Mary C. Orbeck |
| John and Mary Colwick, Clifton vicinity Marker #2825 Year Marker Erected: 1989 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: from Clifton take FM 219 8 miles west; take CR 4230 south 1 mile; take CR 4235 1.1 miles west to house (first on the right) Marker Size: Medallion and Plate Marker Text: John Colwick and his parents came to Texas with Norwegian colonizer Cleng Peerson in 1859. Colwick married Mary Jenson in 1879, and they lived in a small home on this site. Using some materials from that dwelling, this house was constructed for them in 1889 by J. H. Nordahl. The vernacular farmhouse exhibits unusual proportions derived from traditional Norwegian forms. Its simple, elegant detailing includes Eastlake brackets on the porch. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1989 |
| Commercial Building on Main Street, Valley Mills Serial #NRS4-0395 Property Address: 400 block Avenue C (S.H.6A), Valley Mills Construction Date: late 1800s Original Use: Commercial Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Community Tabernacle, Walnut Springs Serial #NRS4-0406 Property Address: 5th & Denmark Construction Date: pre 1900 Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Cotton-Oil Mill Serial #NRS4-0391 Property Address: 1st Street & Avenue F Construction Date: C. 1901 Description: Stone ?? Stone walls; Flat & Tin roof. Alterations–Addition; opening closed. Poor Physical Condition Original Use: Cotton-Oil Mill Present Use: Storage-Warehouse |
| Roden Taylor Crain, Valley Mills Marker #4332 Year Marker Erected: 1987 Marker Location: Valley Mills Cemetery, NW of Valley Mills off SH 6 Marker Size: Grave Marker Marker Text: (April 29, 1819-July 20, 1891) Tennessee native Roden Taylor Crain, a member of Capt. William Kimbro’s Company of San Augustine County volunteers, was a soldier in the struggle for Texas Independence from Mexico. He fought at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, and later received a land grant and pension for his service. He settled on his land in present Bosque County, where he lived the rest of his life. He drowned in the Bosque River and was buried here in 1891. Recorded – 1987 |
| Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Valley Mills Serial #NRS4-0398 Property Address: 5 miles east of Valley Mills. In what is known locally as “The Colony.” FM 1637 Owner: Rocksprings Cumberland Construction Date: 1890 Description: One of first Negro churches in Bosque County. 1 story Victorian frame; gabled roof; 1 chimney (brick). Wood frame walls; Asbestos shingles roof. Alterations–Windows changed/later addition. Good Physical Condition Original Use: Church Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Captain J. J. Cureton, C.S.A., Walnut Springs Marker #717 Year Marker Erected: 1964 Marker Location: Walnut Springs Park, south side of town on SH 144, Walnut Springs Marker Text: (1826-1881) Indian fighter, lawman and rancher. Settled on the Palo Pinto County frontier, 1854. Led neighbors in defending homes during Indian raids. In 1860 helped rescue Cynthia Ann Parker, who had been taken 24 years before by Comanches. Captain in frontier troops during Civil War, defending northwest Texas from Indians and northern invasion. Camp Cureton, Archer County C.S.A. outpost, was named for him. Sheriff of Bosque County, 1876-80. Grave is on Flat Top Ranch, near here. (1964) |
| Peder Dahl Farm, Clifton Reference #83003100 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 219 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1893 Architect: Johan Nordahl Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Period: 1875-1899 |
| Dahl House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0346 Property Address: Highway 219 West, Norse Community Architect/Builder: Hendrick Dahl Owner: Milton Dahl, Jr. Construction Date: 1854 or after Description: Incorporated into frame house; severely altered; rods foundation to west of house. Rock walls Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Hendrick& Christine Dahl House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0406 Architect/Builder: Hendrick Dahl Owner: Milton Dahl, Jr. Red 2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: CA. 1855 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: Severely altered stone residence with frame additions; Original openings have been replaced with aluminum sashes. Stone/Stuccoed walls; Composition shingle gable roof. Good Physical Condition. Major alterations–Little of original exterior appearance remains. Significance: Among the first Bosque County Norwegian immigrant farms. Dahl a community leader of the Norwegians. Area of Significance: Settlement Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde (July 1979) |
| John Dahl House Serial #NRS4-0322 Property Address: Near Meridian Creek, near Rock Church. Near Rock Church; faces north. Owner: Bramley-Scroggie, MD Dallas Description: Significantly altered; rear brick additions; gable windows altered; gable end exterior chimney’s; salt box type barn; central gable. |
| Peder Dahl House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0307 Property Address: 2 miles SW of Clifton on FM 219, 1/2 mile south of 219 on unnamed county road. Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: E.M. Colwick Rt. 2 Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: 1898 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story frame residence; front dominated by gable; single door entrance framed with transom and sidelights; door pierces front gable and opens onto small balcony; 2/2 vertical sash windows; stone foundation. Wood frame walls; Composition shingled gable roof. Minor Alterations–rear additions. Good Physical Condition Significance: Architecture: Local. An excellent illustration of the late 19th century wood frame Norwegian immigrant farmhouse. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck/Clarence Colwick |
| Peder Dahl House, Near Clifton Serial #NRS4-0308 Property Address: .5 miles from FM 219, Near Clifton Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: E.M. Colwick Construction Date: 1898 Original Use: Home Present Use: Home Physical Condition: Good Construction: Wall: Lumber Construction: Roof: Composition Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck |
| Rymer Lawerence Deering House, Iredell Serial #NRS4-0262 Property Address: Edge of town on south Rymer, Iredell Construction Date: 1885 Description: 2 story Victorian frame, 3 gable dormers, 1 chimney (limestone) 4/4 windows. Wood shakes roof. Fair Physical Condition. Alterations–Front porch Significance: Had central heating when first built. Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Eggen Homestead Serial #NRS4-0373 Owner: Dick White |
| Election Oak, Clifton vicinity Marker #1446 Year Marker Erected: 1970 Marker Location: Pool Park Reunion Grounds, from Clifton take SH 6 4 miles south to marker Marker Text: One of three polling places in first election held after Bosque County was organized in 1854. Of 21 votes cast on that occasion (August 7, 1854) in county, 17 were polled under this tree. J. K. Helton was election judge. Officials elected were: L. H. Scrutchfield, judge; P. Bryant, sheriff; Jasper N. Mabray, clerk; Isaac Gary, assessor-collector; Archibald Kell, treasurer. In later years, Bosque County Old Settlers Association used this site for reunions, by the courtesy of Tom M. Pool, owner of the land. Site was known locally as Pool Park. (1970) |
| Ellingson Farm, W of Clifton Reference #83003101 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1893 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in use Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Weatherboard Wall: Metal Roof: Wood Period: 1900-1924; 1875-1899 |
| Ellingson Houses, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0390 Property Address: 4.5 miles north of intersection FM 219 & 182, 1 mile south of 182 on private road. Architect/Builder: Bernard Ellingson Owner: Milford Murphree Star Route 1, Cranfill’s Gap TX 76634 Construction Date: 1893/1900 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story wood frame house built in 1895 with 1924 additions; simple one room stone house built 1900; mud mortar used in stone house. Wood frame/Rubble Stone walls; Metal Gable roof. Minor Alterations–1924 additions to wood frame house. Good Physical Condition Significance: A good example of Pioneer Norwegian farmstead. Stone built for Elder Ellingson as a “retirement” house. Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Milford Murphree (July 1979) |
| Episcopal Church, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0266 Property Address: 514 North Bosque, Meridian Owner: Episcopal Church Construction Date: 1912 Significance: Oldest church building in town. Original Use: Church Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Even & Petrine Erickson Farm, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0385 |
| Even & Petrine Erickson Farm, NW of Clifton Reference #83003102 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1874 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in use Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Log Wall: Stone Roof: Metal Period: 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| John Erikson, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0420 Front of John Erikson http://www.webofroots.com/bosque/pics/1jhnhse.jpg Owner: Pam Huff; John Bernard Erikson; Barleson Description: Nordahl type farmhouse with single central gable 1 1/2 story frame; 2/2 vertical sash windows; rear additions; stone foundation. John Erickson son is dentist in Clifton. Site: Moved: 0 |
| Ferguson Summer Home, Rural Meridian Serial #NRS4-0278 Property Address: 5 miles S.E. Meridian, Rural Meridian Architect/Builder: Schow Lumber Company Owner: Sam Radde Construction Date: 1915 Significance: Built as Summer House by Gov. James E. Ferguson 1915-1917 during his term of office as Governor. Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Construction: Wall: Wood exterior Construction: Roof: Wood shingles Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Ole & Elizabeth Finstad Homesite, Clifton Reference #83003103 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 219 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Limestone Roof: Earth Period: 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| Ole & Elizabeth Finstad Serial #NRS4-0296 Property Address: Near Swindell House #14 Description: Remains of small 1 1/2 story stone house. Well nearby. Historic arches site. Chimney almost intact. Fireplace – ruins. |
| First Methodist Church of Valley Mills, Valley Mills Marker #1774 Year Marker Erected: 1991 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: SH 6 at 5th Street Marker Text: Methodists in this area trace their history to the 1840s, when circuit-riding preachers began holding camp meetings on a nearby farm. In 1889, after the railroad caused Valley Mills to relocate south of the Bosque River, the Methodists built their first church, located in a residential area. In 1915 the congregation voted to move downtown. This brick structure, which features two inset temple-front entries with Ionic columns, was completed by 1916. Art glass windows, corbelled brickwork, and a pressed metal roof which simulates tile are also prominent. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1991 |
| First National Bank Building, Meridian Reference #79002919 Other Name: Old Bank Building Address: Main and Morgan Sts. Significance Level: Local Significance Name: J.W. Rudasill Significant Year: 1889 Architect: Unknown Area Significance: Commerce; Architecture Current Function: Government Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Foundation: Limestone Wall: Limestone Roof: Brick Period: 1875-1899 Narrative: The Old First National Bank Building in Meridian is situated on the northwest corner of Main and Morgan Streets. The two-story building with load-bearing walls of limestone and brick masonry construction was erected in 1889. The lower level employs coursed quarry-faced ashlar limestone and is pierced by arched openings on both the north (Morgan) and east (Main) elevations. Exhibiting Romanesque Revival influences, this arcade is comprised of a series of round arches resting upon limestone piers which extend to the building’s foundation. The first floor openings are recessed and display square fixed single-light windows with smooth stone sills and round arch transoms of small rectangular lights. |
| First National Bank Building, Meridian Serial #NRS79-0374 Property Address: Main & Morgan, Meridian Construction Date: 1889 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Old First National Bank Building, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0272 Construction Date: 1889 Description: 2 story limestone and brick building. South facade consists of 4 arched openings. Lower level constructed of limestone and 2nd floor brick and limestone. East wall consists of a lower continuous 10 arched bay with 2nd floor. Flat lintel windows. Limestone and brick walls. Good Physical Condition; Alterations–Windows 1st level & upper parapet wall/interior ceilings. Significance: Constructed on the site of the first Bosque County Courthouse, J.W. Rudasill Chartered bank in 1885 – continued to use this building as a bank until 1969. (Bosque County Bank, First National Bank, Farmer’s State Bank) Present Use: Courthouse |
| First United Methodist Church of Morgan Marker #1892 Year Marker Erected: 1983 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: Louise and Charles Streets, Morgan Marker Size: Medallion and Plate Marker Text: Organized in 1889, the Morgan Methodist Church first held worship services in the Baptist church building. At an 1891 revival, the fellowship initiated plans to construct this sanctuary. Originally a one-room structure, the building was enlarged in later years as additional rooms were needed. The Carpenter Gothic building exhibits some Greek Revival detailing and features lancet windows and a 1901-02 belfry. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1983 |
| Fitzhugh House Serial #NRS4-0400 Property Address: 1 mile north of Valley Mills at FM 56 & FM 1637 Owner: Vann Crosley Construction Date: C. 1875 Description: 1 story frame Victorian house; ell shape in plan; gable roof with 1 chimney (limestone); front porch with turned columns with 3 bays; and attached rear screened-in porch; 4/4 window lights and ship-lap siding. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Abandoned Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Flour Mill Building, Valley Mills Serial #NRS4-0393 Property Address: Avenue A, Valley Mill Texas. 1/2 block north of City Hall. Rock-limestone walls; Flat-built up roof Alterations–Lean-to. Poor Physical Condition Owner: Mrs. Cunningham Construction Date: C. 1919 Description: 2 story stone ; actual windows 2/2. Original Use: Mill (Steam) Present Use: None Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Old Flour Mill, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0269 Property Address: Hamilton Street & S. Hill Street, Meridian Architect/Builder: J.W. Rudarill Owner: Sam Lawson Construction Date: C. 1900 Style: Stone Vernacular Description: 1 story limestone building, segmented stone arch. Parapet wall. Rectangular plan. Limestone walls; Flat/built-up roof Alterations–Installed concrete beam above front opening. Fair Physical Condition Significance: Original use as flour mill in Meridian. Original Use: Flour mill Present Use: Warehouse Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Gary Cemetery, Clifton vicinity Marker #12404 Year Marker Erected: 1996 Marker Location: 4 miles south of Clifton on FM 2602 right-of-way Marker Text: South Carolina natives William and Rutha Gary migrated west with their family, and by 1852 settled in this area, then part of McLennan County. In 1854, when Bosque County was formed, William Gary was chosen as one of five county commissioners. Five Gary family members were among the voters in the first county election. William Gary died in 1855, followed by Rutha in 1868. Their graves formed the nucleus of this cemetery that grew slowly over the next sixty years. About 35 graves are marked; 25 more stones are not inscribed. The last burial occurred in 1932. (1996) |
| Gaustad House (possibly), Jurgen Serial #NRS4-0366 Owner: Pat Erickson – Pernell (Aars) in Clinton Description: 1 1/2 story with ornate porch; double door entrance; turned columns; two gable dormers; windows protrude from the front; 2/2 vertical sash windows; rear additions; faces south. Harmony Community Razed |
| Adolf & Christine Godager Homesite, NW of Clifton Reference #83003104 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1872 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in use Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Log Wall: Stone Period: 1850-1874 |
| Godager House, Norse Community Serial # NRS79-0384 Owner: Tom Parks Rt. 2 Clifton TX 76634 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Godager Rock Log Ruins Serial #NRS4-0301 Property Address: Parks Ranch-North of Meridian Creek Architect/Builder: Bunt or Adolph Godager Owner: Parks Ranch Construction Date: C. 1871-78 |
| Keddel and Liv Grimland House, Clifton Reference #83003106 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 219 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1868 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in use Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Stucco Wall: Limestone Period: 1850-1874 |
| Gunsten Grimland House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0291 Property Address: 3 miles west of intersection of FM 219 & 182 on north side of 219 Owner: Tilden & Sam Pederson Construction Date: CA. 1860 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Description: Small 1 1/2 story stone residence with frame addition to the west. Two entrances on south facade of original stone house; large stone lintels; single chimney of stone extends from metal gable roof. Ashlar stone/Wood frame walls; Metal gable roof. Alterations–Early frame addition in poor condition. Poor Physical Condition Significance: Good example of an early pioneer Norwegian farmhouse. Settlement/Local Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Barn Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Gunsten & Lofise Grimland House, Clifton Reference #83003105 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 219 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1869 Area Significance: European; Architecture/Engineering Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Stone Wall: Metal Period: 1850-1874 |
| Keddel & Liv Grimland House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0293 Property Address: 2.75 miles west of intersection FM 182 & 219 on north side of 219 Architect/Builder: Yern Grimland Owner: Tilden & Sam Pederson Route 2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: CA. 1875 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Description: 1 1/2 story stone residence, sidelights, frame entrance exterior, gable end stone chimneys, 6/6 windows, ell addition, ruins of log cabin at rear. Ashlar stone walls; Comp. shingled gables roof. Minor alterations–porch altered, rear ell addition. Fair Physical Condition Significance: House on Gary Creek. Grimland served as one of the most influential and respected of the immigrants. Because of his educational background, he provided legal as well as business advice to area residents. His house served as his “office”. It stands as a good example of a Norwegian farmhouse. Community leader, Architecture, Local. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Bibliographic Data: Oris E. Pierson’s master thesis on file at UT Austin Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Grimland House, KK on map – (Tellef ?) Serial #NRS4-0356 Description: Altered 1 1/2 story frame house; large central gabled porch extends from roof; gable end interior chimney – faces east. |
| Old Grimland House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0292 Property Address: About 2 miles from road Owner: Pederson, Filden & Sam Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Barn Physical Condition: Poor |
| Grimland Ruins, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0409 Owner: Mrs. Raymond (Lonnie) Reesing Rt.2 Clifton TX 76634 Description: Good ruins of stone house; fence; cistern; foundation still visible of house behind present 1960’s (?) house. See field notes of DM & KB 10/82. Site: Moved: 0 |
| Hans Hansen Fence, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0423 Owner: Oliver Hansen Rt. 2 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Christen & Johanne Hansen House Serial #NRS4-0316 Property Address: Off of County Road outside of Cranfills Gap Architect/Builder: Nordahl ? Owner: Walter Hansen 414 S. Avenue K, Clifton TX 76634 Description: 1 1/2 story with central gable; 4/4 although most sashes removed; used as a barn; rear ell addition; later another gabled wing to form a “V” plan; entrance framed with sidelighter and gabled porch. Frame walls; Shingle roof. Rear additions. Deteriorated Physical Condition Original Use: House Present Use: Vacant |
| Hans J. & Petra Hanson Farm, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0319 Property Address: 2 miles east of intersection of Highway 22 & FM 182, 1/2 mile south of FM 182 on west side of unnamed county road, Norse Community Owner: Ms. Cora Roberts Route 2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: CA. 1870 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story stone residence with frame addition; forms a ‘T’ plan; 2/2 vertical sash windows; rear shed addition; stone barn with steep gable roof; cedar post fence. Stuccoed/Wood frame walls; Composition shingled gable roof. Fair Physical Condition; Minor Alterations–Early frame ell wing; small shed roof rear addition Significance: Architecture: This complex represents a good example of a late 19th century Norwegian immigrant farmhouse and associated outbuildings. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same |
| Old Teen Johnson Place Henderson Farm, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0350 Property Address: Turkey Creek area, Norse Community Owner: Dr. Henderson-Waco R.E. Henderson only? 7224 Westover Road 76710 (Taggart?) Description: 1 1/2 story stone house; significantly altered with aluminum sash windows; large gable front with 20’s and 30’s columns supporting projecting gable section; two front entrances ababa. Significance: Large stone |
| Chris Hoel House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0348 Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: Martin Hoel, Jr. Rt.2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: 1891 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story frame residence; ell plan; stone foundation; front projecting gable wing pierced with two windows on each floor porch altered; stone barn to west with metal roof and additions. Asbestos (Frame?) walls; Composition gables roof. Porch altered–Asbestos siding; aluminum sash windows. Good Physical Condition Significance: Although severely altered, one of few examples of a Johan Nordahl house in Bosque County. Nordahl, a native of Norway, built at least 7 houses in area. He also designed and built furniture. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck/Clarence Colwick |
| Hoff-Ulland Farm, SW of Clifton Reference #83003107 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1881 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in use Historic Function: Domestic’ Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Stone Wall: Stucco Period: 1900-1924; 1875-1899 |
| Hoff-Ulland House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0299 Property Address: 2.5 miles south of intersection of FM 182 & 219; 3 miles east of FM 182 & on north side of unnamed county road., Norse Community Architect/Builder: Mike Hoff Owner: A.B. Ulland 107 N. Avenue R Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: 1881/1921 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 2 story stone house built in 1881; 6/6 windows, gable roof. Later incorporated into 1912 major remodeling when present front was added. Stuccoed front with central gable, stone gable end chimney with bricked top portion. Stuccoed stone, Ashlar stone walls; Comp. shingled gables roof. Minor Alterations–front and rear additions Significance: Architecture: Local. Good example of turn of century Norwegian farmhouse. Although altered from its original 1881 appearance. The structure remains as representative of an early 20th century Norwegian farmhouse in Norse area. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde/Mrs. Bert Ulland |
| Hog Creek Archeological District, Mosheim Reference #77001428 Significance Level: Local Significant Year: 1850 Cultural Affiliation: Neo-American; Paleo-Indian Area Significance: Prehistoric; Historic – Non-Aboriginal Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence Historic Function: Domestic Historic Subfunction: Village Site Period: 1900-1924; 6000-6499 BC; 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| Holen Barn & Water System, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0394 Architect/Builder: Ole Holen Owner: Glenn Gustafson Construction Date: 1890 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 story rectangular plan; barn board and batten resting upon a stone foundation; metal gable roof; another small board and batten with stone foundation; stone well. Board and Batten walls; Metal Gable roof. Good Physical Condition Site: Moved: 0 Significance: Good example of Norwegian barn. Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Barn-well or cistern ?? Present Use: Barn-abandoned Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde (June 1979) |
| Holen Barn & Water System, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0315 Property Address: 1.1 miles south of 219-3.1 miles NE 219 & 182, Norse/Clifton Architect/Builder: Ole Holen Owner: Glenn Gustafson Description: Stone foundation barns; board and batten. Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Hughes-Odle House, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0276 Property Address: 318 East Morgan, Meridian Architect/Builder: Nimrod Hughes Owner: Ida Odle Construction Date: 1900 Description: Victorian-2 story frame. Good Physical Condition Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| A. Ilseng House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0402 Property Address: 4 miles east of intersection of Highway 22 & FM 182; on south side of FM 182 Owner: Paul Hokand 2204 Healey Dallas 75228 Construction Date: CA. 1870 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: Small stone residence; exterior gable end chimney on west facade; exterior staircase on east elevation; small front porch enclosed ruins of stone outbuilding just south of house. Ashlar stone walls; Metal gable roof. Poor Physical Condition. Minor Alterations–early stone rear addition Site: Moved: 0 Significance: Good example of a Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Vacant |
| Iredell Business District, Iredell Serial #NRS4-0260 Property Address: Eastland Street Construction Date: pre 1900 Significance: One block of rock and some brick buildings all before 1910 except maybe two. Original Use: Commercial Present Use: Commercial Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| James Jens Jensen House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0386 Property Name: James Jens Jensen House Site: Moved: 0 |
| Jens Jenson Homestead, Clifton vicinity Marker #5363 Year Marker Erected: 1976 Marker Location: 13 miles west of Clifton, via 219 west to 182 north to Gary Creek Rd, (CO 4175) marker is in front of small ranch house 500 feet from CO 4175 Repairs Completed: Repairs are needed Marker Text: Jens Jenson (1835-1912) came to this county with his Norwegian parents and their family in 1854. Later he was a sailor berthed in Galveston for some years; he also served in the Confederate Army in the Civil War (1861-65). After he bought part of his parents’ land in 1867, he built one stone room of this house and married Sarah Swenson in 1868. As his family grew to 11 children, he added rooms, three of stone, two of wood. After his death, a son, Palmer, bought the place. In 1958 grandson Arden Jenson purchased the land. He lives in the house, farming the ancestral acres. (1976) |
| James Jens & Martha Jenson House, Clifton Reference #83003108 Address: NW of Clifton on FM 2136 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1876 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in Use Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Weatherboard Wall: Stone Roof: Metal Period: 1875-1899 |
| Jens Jenson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0407 Architect/Builder: Jens Jenson Owner: Arden Jenson Construction Date: 1867 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story stuccoed stone residence with gabled roof frame; front addition; board and batten; top portion of stone section; intersecting gable. Stone/Frame walls; Composition-intersecting gable roof. Major Alterations–1 1/2 story frame front addition; small frame additions (garage) on facade. Good physical condition Site: Moved: 0 Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Jens Jenson House, Clifton Serial #NRS4-0347 Architect/Builder: Jens Jenson, Jr. Owner: Arden Jenson Construction Date: 1867 Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Altered/Unaltered: Altered: rear additions and frame; garage addition Construction: Wall: Rock/Wood Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Steve Jenson House — Seven Gables Ranch “SEVEN GABLES” RANCH-STEVE JENSON HOUSE Serial #NRS4-0354 Property Address: Route 2, Clifton Texas 76634 Owner: A.C. Parsons Rt. 2 Waco & Clifton Description: (Game Preserve) Bibliographic Data: See notes on J.H. Bakken House-see #8 |
| Lawrence Jermstad House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0424 Owner: M.G. Knudson Site: Moved: 0 |
| Johnson Residence-known as the “Old Salberg Place”, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0422 Owner: Milton Solberg, Jr. Rt. 2, Clinton TX 76634 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Johnson-Bertelsen House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0395 Property Address: 1.5 miles east of intersection of Highway 22 & FM 182 on south side of FM 182 Architect/Builder: A. Mickelson Owner: Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Williams 707 Park Street, Gatesville TX 76528 Construction Date: 1887/1910 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story stone residence with early (1910) frame addition to stone part. ‘T’ plan; with recent rehabilitation; original front porch (west side) enclosed; entrance changed to west elevation. Original front door incorporated into east side changes; small frame outbuilding (“skur”) to east of residence built for children of family. Ashlar stone/Wood frame walls; Wood shingled gable roof. Excellent physical condition. Alterations–Moderate: orientation changed to east; compatible rear additions; porch altered. Site: Moved: 0 Significance: Good example of Pioneer Norwegian farmhouse. Recently rehabbed and thus potentially an important catalyst for this preservation, stabilization, and/or rehabilitation of other Norwegian houses in the area. Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same |
| Jorgenson House (possibly) I I on map Serial #NRS4-0360 Description: 2 story frame; 2/2 vertical sash windows; concrete porch or originally stone house with frame additions; chamfered columns. Significance: Barn-frame with metal gable roof. |
| Kimball Academy, Rural Serial #NRS4-0407 Property Address: Lake Whitney at Old Kimball Owner: FED. (Kimble Bend Park) Construction Date: 1871 Description: 1 room ruins; concrete construction in ruins; Est. 1871. Poor physical condition Original Use: School Present Use: Vacant Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Kimball Academy, East of Morgan Serial #NRS5–0057 Property Address: Highway 174; 0.3 miles west of Brazos R., Rural (East of Morgan) Date/Period: 1854 Construction: 1 story limestone Physical Condition: Ruinous |
| Kimball Public School, Rural Serial #NRS4-0408 Property Address: Highway 174 west of Old Kimball Construction Date: C. 1880 Style: Victorian Description: Limestone ruins; segmental arched windows; fenestration’s; Kimball boomed 1870’s; cattle drives thru here. Limestone walls. Poor physical condition Original Use: School Present Use: Ruins Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Christen & Johanne Knudson Farm, Clifton Reference #83003109 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 219 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1870 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Limestone Wall: Aluminum Period: 1850-1874 |
| Knud S. Knudson Homestead, 6 miles east Cranfills Gap Serial #NRS82-0117 Address: 6 miles east of Cranfils Gap on C.R. connecting SH 22 & FM 182 Owner: Jack H. Thomas, 720 Simpson Terrace, Bedford TX 76021 Date: Estimated: 1860’s Style/Type: Vernacular Norwegian Farm Complex Original Use: Farm Present Use: Same Description: Log/limestone farmhouse; two barns; outbuildings. Good physical condition Significance: Fine example of rural Norwegian vernacular farm complex. Bibliography: State Marker application Informant: Betty Edgar |
| Knud Knudson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0403 Construction Date: 1868 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story stone residence; square plan; 6/6 windows; stuccoed frame; additions on and facades; intersecting gable roof; massive stone chimney; small stone barn with gable roof; 2 frame barns with broken pitch gable roof. Stone walls; Composition-Intersecting gable roof. Fair physical condition. Alterations–Major frame additions Site: Moved: 0 Significance: son of Salve Knudson Area of Significance: Settlement Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Unoccupied Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Salve Knudson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0331 Property Address: 5.5 miles east of intersection of Highway 22 & FM 182 on south side of FM 182 Architect/Builder: Salve Knudson Owner: Dusty Rhodes 104 Citizens National Bank Building, Abilene TX 79604 Construction Date: 1868 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description 1 1/2 story stone residence with stone chimney on west elevation; steep gable roof; gabled roof addition on front; shed roof frame addition onto rear. Stone/Frame walls; Metal Gable roof. Poor to fair physical condition Significance: Architecture/Settlement: Local. One of the older farmhouses in Norse area. It is an excellent example of a Pioneer Norwegian farmhouse. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Vacant Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Salve Knudson House, Clifton Serial #NRS4-0332 Construction Date: 1868 Description: 1 1/2 story stone residence metal gable roof; west elevation displays a stone exterior chimney at gable end; shed; rock walls; frame rear addition; ruins of outbuilding; well toward creek. Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Vacant Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Homestead of Knud S. Knudson, Cranfills Gap vicinity Marker #2548 Year Marker Erected: 1988 Marker Location: from Cranfills Gap, take CR 445 about 6.5 miles east to marker, on south side of highway Marker Text: Norwegian immigrant Knud S. Knudson (1830-1910) and his family moved to Bosque County in 1868. He received a state land grant and established a farm at this site. A small log home was erected in the 1860s and was later enlarged with a limestone addition. Knudson and his wife Gunhild (d. 1917) were the parents of eight children. This farmstead, consisting of the family home, two barns, and out buildings, remained in the Knudson family until 1945. It is a fine example of a rural Norwegian vernacular farm complex. (1988) |
| James Koons Residence, A on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0334 Property Address: .2 miles from; near Neils Creek, Norse Community Owner: Brinn?? Mabel Bryan Description: 2 story frame |
| A.H. Lahlum House, SW of Clifton Reference #83003110 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1893 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in use Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Weatherboard Period: 1875-1899 |
| A.H. Lahlum Place Serial #NRS4-0311 Property Address: B on map Owner: Alton Aars Route 2 Clifton TX 76634 Description: 1 story board and batten; steep double gable; 4/4 windows; shed porches to south and east. Board and Batten walls; Composition roof. Fair to poor physical condition |
| Lanes Chapel and Cemetery, Clifton vicinity Marker #3034 Year Marker Erected: 1981 Marker Location: from Clifton, take SH 6 south about 3.9 miles, take FM 2602 south about 9.6 miles to cemetery Marker Text: Pioneer area settler Joshua McCuistion donated land at this site for a Methodist chapel to serve the community of Hollis Prairie. Completed about 1880 adjacent to a schoolhouse, it was built by John R. Lane and his sons, for whom the settlement was later named. The oldest marked grave in the church cemetery is that of Plonzo “Pompey” Cox (1840-1880). Regular worship services here were discontinued in 1960 and the Lanes Chapel Memorial Association was established to restore and maintain the building and grounds. A homecoming is held at this site each June. (1981) |
| Martin Larson House, SW of Clifton Reference #83003111 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TX Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1904 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic Wall: Shingle Roof: Wood Period: 1900-1924 |
| Martin Larson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0393 Owner: Mildred Patterson & Bernice Thompson P.O. Box L.P. Station Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: CA. 1990-1904 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story wood frame house; ‘T’ plan with typically Norwegian high pitched gables; front porch displays turned columns; fenestration. Wood frame walls; Wood shingled gable roof Site: Moved: 0 Significance: An outstanding illustration of turn-of-the-century Norwegian immigrant farmhouse in Texas. Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mildred Patterson |
| Lime Kiln, Rural Serial #NRS4-0399 Property Address: North of Valley Mills; 1 mile on FM 56 Owner: Vann Crosley Construction Date: C. 1875 Description: 8′ foot diameter kiln; constructed of limestone; 30′ feet southeast of kiln are foundation remains of storage building used during the active years of the kiln. Limestone walls Significance: Kiln was used for the construction of many local stone buildings around Valley Mills. Original Use: Limestone kiln Present Use: Ruins Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Eric & Martha Linberg Farm, W of Clifton Reference #83003112 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1861 Architect: Eric Linberg Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Stone Period: 1850-1874 |
| Eric Lindbergh House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0377 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Log Cabin, 5 miles west of Valley Mills Serial #NRS4-0403 Architect/Builder: John Odle Owner: Mr. & Mrs. George Chase Construction Date: 1865-70 Description: 1 story log with 1 chimney; front porch; 1/2 dovetail notching; 6/6 windows. Heron logs/Cedar rafters walls; Shingles roof. Alterations–Additions to rear; lean to and porch not original. Excellent physical condition. On lower Mashiem road 5 miles west of Valley Mills Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Boyhood Home of John A Lomax, Meridian Marker #481 Year Marker Erected: 1970 Marker Location: from Meridian, take SH 144 north about 1 mile to marker in picnic area. Marker Text: Only a log kitchen now marks the home-site of John Lomax, one of the foremost collectors of American folk songs. Here, on part of the Chisholm Trail, young Lomax heard cowboys crooning and yodeling to restless herds; Negro servants taught him jig tunes, chants, work songs, and calls; and on winter nights his family sang songs and swapped stories around a blazing fire. Lomax began to write down this music while still a boy; and when he left Bosque County at age 20, he carried with him a roll of cowboy ballads — the nucleus of his lifelong work. (1970) |
| Lumpkin Building, Meridian Reference #98000355 Address: 101 Main St., Meridian Significance Level: Local Significant Year: 1901 Architect: J.M.Williams Area Significance: Commerce; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in Use Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Foundation: Limestone Wall: Limestone Roof: Asphalt Other Materials: Stucco Period: 1900-1924; 1925-1949 Narrative: The 1901 Lumpkin Building is a 2-story, 2-part commercial block limestone building. The building occupies a corner lot north of the Bosque County Courthouse in Meridian’ central business district. |
| Lumpkin-Woodruff House, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0274 Owner: Frank Woodruff Construction Date: 1898 Description: 2 story frame late Victorian house. 1/1 window lights. Wood frame walls; Asbestos shingles roof. Alterations–Exterior asbestos siding. Fair physical condition. North of town square Significance: Dr. J.J. Lumpkin Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Lumpkin-Woodruff House, Meridian Marker #3147 Address: 512 North Main St., Meridian Year Marker Erected: 1982 Marker Text: South Carolina native James J. Lumpkin (b. 1852) settled in Meridian in 1878. He established a medical practice and pharmacy, and was a prominent landowner. He married Ida Etoile (Fuller) (d. 1954), daughter of Moses W. Fuller (1830-1868), a successful Meridian businessman, and they became civic leaders and benefactors of the town. The Lumpkins’ home, built in 1898, was a center of social life and activities. After their deaths, Frank Woodruff, Mrs. Lumpkin’s cousin, owned the residence. The octagonal corner tower reflects the original Eastlake style of the structure. (1982) |
| Clara MacDonald Childhood Home, Iredell Serial #NRS4-0261 Property Address: On hill north of town, Iredell Owner: Denny Proffitt Construction Date: pre 1900 Significance: Aunt Clara the artist lived her childhood here and later painted scenes here. Original Use: Dwelling house Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Memorial Library, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0270 Property Address: Corner of Main & Hamilton, Meridian Architect/Builder: Reuben Warren & Lee Warren Owner: Public – City of Meridian Construction Date: 1916 Description: 1 story rock faced, mission revival influence on raised parapet. Central archivolt recessed entry flanked by two stilted arch windows, Gable roof, 1/1 windows with transom. Fair physical condition–some cracking occurring in walls. Restrooms added in rear. Limestone walls; Composition shingles roof. Located one block north of the courthouse. Original Use: Library Present Use: Vacant Informant: Rebecca Radde |
| Memorial Library, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0271 Property Address: Main at Hamilton, N.W. corner, Meridian Architect/Builder: J.J. Lumpkin Construction Date: CA. 1915 Description: 1 story rubble limestone with mission style raised parapet. One large room. Limestone walls; Compositional roof. One block north of square Significance: Mrs. Lumpkin had it built in memory of Moses & Eliza Fuller, her parents. Gave to city and club use. Present Use: Vacant-proposed for community center Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Meridian Business District, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0264 Original Use: Commercial Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Meridian Hotel, Meridian Serial #NRS4–21621 Property Address: Bateman at Morgan street, Meridian Owner: Bosque Bank Construction Date: c. 1890 Description: Victorian style, two story wood frame hotel building with double gallery 2/2 windows. frame walls; composition roof. 1 block with square. Fair physical condition Original Use: hotel Present Use: vacant Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Meridian State Park Concession Building Serial #NRS4-0275 Property Address: Meridian State Park Owner: State of Texas Construction Date: 1930’s Original Use: Concession house and restrooms Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Construction: Wall: Rock Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Old Mill Site and Dam, Clifton Serial #NRS4-0257 Property Address: Riverside Drive, Clifton Construction Date: 1858-66 Original Use: Flour Mill Physical Condition: Mill is gone; Dam is still there Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Nelson Barn, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0431 Site: Moved: 0 |
| J.M. Nelson Residence, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0417 Owner: M.L. Solberg / Paul Golden 514 N. Avenue H 675-8289 owns stone house near small frame church Construction Date: 1912 Site: Moved: 0 |
| General Alison Nelson, Meridian Marker #2122 Year Marker Erected: 1964 Marker Location: at courthouse square, SH 22, Meridian Marker Text: (1822-1862) Soldier, statesman and Indian fighter. In his native Georgia, a legislator and mayor of city of Atlanta. General in Cuban liberation forces, 1850. On reaching Texas 1856, joined state troops fighting Indians. Elected 1859 to State Legislature; served as delegate to 1861 Texas Secession Convention. In the Civil War raised, trained and led 10th Regiment Texas Infantry. Sent into defense of Arkansas, repulsed Federal assault on Devall’s Bluff, June 1862. Died of illness in camp near Austin, Ark., October 7, 1862. (1964) |
| Norway Mill, Clifton Reference #83003113 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 182, Clifton Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TX Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1870 Area Significance: Community Planning & Development; European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence Historic Function: Industry/Processing/Extraction Foundation: Limestone Wall: Metal Period: 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| Norway Mill, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0282 Property Address: 3 miles south of intersection of FM 182 & 219 on east side of 182 Architect/Builder: A.Y. Reeder Owner: Ms. O’Belle Harris 802 Canadian Circle, Grand Prairie Texas 75050 Construction Date: 1865 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Description: Large 2 story stone building. Flat arches, cap openings. Converted into a barn; original machinery has been removed. Ashlar Stone walls; Metal Gable roof. Minor alterations–windows sashes removed, otherwise exterior unaltered. Fair to poor physical condition Just east of small creek which flows to Nell’s Creek. Significance: As wheat was the area’s primary source of revenue, the Norway Mill served as a major focal point for the farmers. The structure remains as the only intact industrial site in the Norse area. Area of significance: agriculture, Architectural level of significance: local. Original Use: Mill Present Use: Barn Bibliographic Data: TEXAS HOMES OF 19TH CENTURY by Drury Blakely Alexander Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde/Mrs. Mervin Bakke |
| Norway Mill, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0283 Architect/Builder: A.Y. Reeder Owner: Omenson heirs Construction Date: 1865 Significance: 2 story stone – flat arches Original Use: Flour mill Present Use: Barn Physical Condition: Poor Construction: Wall: Rock Relationship to Surroundings: Next to Creek (Mills Creek ?) rural setting fence Recorded By: Mrs. Sam Radde |
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| Norway Mill, Rural Clifton vicinity Serial #NRS5–0055 Property Address: 10 miles west of Clifton on FM 182, Clifton Vicinity Architect/Builder: Alvin Young Reeder Construction: 2 story limestone. Fair physical condition Original Use: Mill & Barn Present Use: Barn |
| Norwegian Settlements in Bosque County, Clifton vicinity Marker #3616 Year Marker Erected: 1969 Marker Location: Intersection of FM 182 and FM 219, 7 miles west of Clifton Marker Text: Though never as numerous as some national groups emigrating from Europe, Norwegians left an imprint of rural life in Texas. Hundreds sailed to the United States beginning in the 1830’s. For those who settled in Texas, Bosque County had great appeal, because with its woods, hills, and steep, sloping streams, it resembled parts of Norway. In 1854 Ole Canuteson started here what became Texas’ largest Norse settlement. Until past the turn of the century, the Gary Creek valley settlers spoke mainly Norwegian and retained many customs of their homeland. (1969) |
| Octagon House (Johnson/Bridges House), Rural Meridian Serial #NRS4-0280 Property Address: 1.6 miles S.W. of Meridian Architect/Builder: W. Bridges Owner: Richard Bass of Dallas , Texas Construction Date: C. 1860-61 Description: 1 story concrete with dogtrot. 6/6 windows. 2 fireplaces on each ends. Front porch with wood frame. Heavy beam as floor joist. Poor physical condition. Addition in rear. Concrete (limestone mixture) walls; Wood shingles roof Original Use: Homestead Present Use: Vacant Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| H.C. Odle House, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0268 Property Address: 711 Depot Street Owner: J.O. Baxter Significance: Built by H.C. Odle, first chairman of Texas Highway Commission. Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good with rear addition Construction: Wall: Wood frame Construction: Roof: Asbestoes shingles Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Odle Log Cabin, Valley Mills vicinity Marker #3672 Year Marker Erected: 1978 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: 5 miles west of Valley Mills via FM 217 to CR 3155 west to Odle Ln. (200 yards north of intersection of Odle Ln and CR 401) Marker Size: Medallion and Plate Marker Text: A native of Tennessee, pioneer John Odle (1824-1913) moved to Texas in 1843, one year after his marriage to Lucinda Reeder (d. 1890). They came to this area in 1856 and built this cabin of oak logs about 1860. They occupied this structure until Odle could erect a more substantial rock house for their family of 13 children. During the Civil War (1861-1865), Odle served in a frontier ranger company and fought in the Battle of Dove Creek, January 8, 1865, against Kickapoo Indians. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1978 |
| Lewis Ohlson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0418 Property Address: “Road toward Norse Church” Architect/Builder: John Homerstad Owner: Curtis Bakke Rt. 2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: 1914 Description: Curtis Bakke : owner since 1949 Site: Moved: 0 Significance: Son is pastor at Norse Church |
| Joseph Olsen House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0381 Property Address: 1 mile east of intersection FM 219 & 182, north side of 219, 1 mile Architect/Builder: Jacob Olsen Owner: Ray Byford Rt. 2 Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: 1872 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: Complex includes 1 1/2 story house; small 1 story outbuilding with cellar to east of house; 2 wood frame barns to west of house. First floor of house constructed of stone while upper portion consists of wood frame construction. Porch extends across front (south) elevation and is supported with chambered columns. Stone fences bounds the property on the north. Ashlar stone/Wood frame walls; Tin gable roof. Poor physical condition Significance: Jacob Olsen received an original land grant from the State of Texas in 1866 and soon erected this farm complex. Olsen known to have helped recent Norwegian immigrants. Complex stands as a well presented and good example of Norwegian immigrant farm complex. Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Vacant Bibliographic Data: General Land Office; Oral interview with Ray Byford, 7/79 Informant: Mrs. Radde/Ray H. Byford |
| Joseph Olson Family Log Cabin, Clifton Marker #2863 Year Marker Erected: 1986 Marker Location: South Avenue Q at West 9th Street, at Bosque Memorial Museum, Clifton Marker Text: After the Joseph Olson family immigrated to the United States from Norway in 1858, they lived first in the homes of Norwegian immigrants in the Norse community. In 1866, Olson (1811-1894) built a log cabin for his family on part of his original seven-acre farm. The cabin served as the family’s primary residence until 1872, when a larger stone house was constructed. The log cabin remained on the Olson farm and in the possession of the Olson family until the 1970s. It was moved to this site and reconstructed in 1985 as a reminder of the Norwegian heritage in the area. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 |
| Joseph & Anna Olson Farm, Clifton Reference #83003114 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 182 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1872 Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Limestone Wall: Wood Roof: Metal Period: 1850-1874 |
| Casper Olson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0405 Owner: Casper Olson The Sunset Home, Clifton Construction Date: c. 1900 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story wood frame residence; ell plan; familiar Norwegian gable roof; Ashlar stone outbuildings at rear of house. Asbestos siding walls; Composition shingles roof. Good physical condition Significance: Good farm complex representative of Norwegian immigrant. |
| Jacob Olson House, Clifton Serial #NRS4-0295 Architect/Builder: Jacob Olson Owner: Ray H. Byford McTagert Dr. Henderson Construction Date: 1872 Description: 1 1/2 story, first floor stone, frame upper portion, interior chimney, 6/6 windows Original Use: Residence Present Use: Vacant Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Ivar Olson, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0336 Architect/Builder: Ivar Olson Description: Behind and north of Raymond Rogstad House |
| Olson-Arneson House Serial #NRS4-0321 Property Address: Near Rock Church Architect/Builder: Aronson Description: 2 chimneys; rock plastered over; what I called Jim Jenson |
| Olson-Hanson Farm, Clifton Reference #83003115 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 219 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Stucco Roof: Wood Period: 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| Olson-Hanson House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0298 Property Address: “T” on map Owner: Henderson & Taggart Construction Date: 1870-90 Description: 1 1/2 story stuccoed (frame?) house; single gable front with 2/2 vertical windows. Rear frame addition early – similar details also barn with cellar – stone foundation. Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Olson-Nelson Farm, W of Clifton Reference #83003116 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TX Significance Level: National Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Agriculture/Subsistence Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Limestone Wall: Metal Period:1850-1874 |
| Olson-Nelson Farm Serial #NRS4-0290 Owner: R.P. Golden 514 North Avenue H, Clifton, TX Significance: Rock house. Turn in gate by Adventist Church. Same side of road. |
| Omenson House, Clifton vicinity Marker #3859 Year Marker Erected: 1962 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: from Clifton take FM 219 west about 7 miles; take FM 182 south about 3 miles; house is located on southeast side of the highway as road turns to the west, through gate reading “Norway Mill” Marker Size: Medallion Marker Text: —- |
| Old Lars Omenson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0352 Owner: Mervin Bakke Rt. 2, Clifton TX 76634 Description: 2 story symmetrical; transitional Victorian; rear additions |
| Old Oscar Omenson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0351 Owner: Mervin Bakke Rt. 2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: 1885 Description: 2 1/2 story symmetrical Victorian style residence with 2 story portico and gingerbread detailing; 4/4 windows. Frame covered with asbestos walls; Composition gable roof. Alterations–Asbestos siding/rear additions. Good physical condition Significance: Rare example of style. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Oscar Omerson House, Rural Clifton vicinity Serial #NRS5–0056 Property Address: 10 miles west of Clifton on FM 182 Date/Period: 1869-71 Architect/Builder: Alvin Young Reeder Construction: 2 story limestone Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Fair THC Marker: Yes-Medallion only |
| Oswald Cemetery, Clifton vicinity Marker #11968 Year Marker Erected: 2000 Marker Location: 1.8 miles north of Clifton on FM 1991, then 0.5 mile east on FM 3221 Marker Text: This cemetery, located on five acres out of the l. M. Armstrong survey, was already in use as a burial ground when the earliest original marked graves, those of three children of W. B. and E. H. Moore, were dug in the early 1860s. The original owner of the land was Captain Allen S. Anderson, a frontier scout who was interred here in 1864 when the site was known as Clifton Graveyard. His daughter, Flora Kemp, deeded it for use as a graveyard in 1877. M. J. Oswald purchased the land in 1885 and it became known as Oswald Cemetery. Burial in the cemetery has been free to people of all races. Among the pioneers interred here are early settlers of old town Clifton and several Civil War veterans. The Oswald family continues to own the land surrounding the cemetery at the dawn of the 21st century. (2000) |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0313 Property Address: 2.5 miles north of intersection of FM 219 & 182; on north side of FM 182 Architect/Builder: Guneruis Shefstad Owner: Our Savior Lutheran Church o/o Pastor Route 2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: 1875 Description: Gothic Revival style church with pointed arches employed throughout the structure; buttresses; hexagonal tower; 1907 brick veneer redone 1956. Brick veneer (wood frame) walls; Composition shingled gable roof. Nearby cemetery. Moderate alterations– brick veneer. Good physical condition Significance:Religion,Memorial: National. Cleng Peerson, father of Norwegian immigration; buried in church cemetery; since church’s completion has served as a religious center for area. Original Use: Church Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church, Norse Community/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0314 Property Address: Near Highway 182 Architect/Builder: Gunerius Shefstad Construction Date: 1875 Construction: Wall: Wood-covered by brick Relationship to Surroundings: Cemetery surrounded on 3 sides Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Our Savior Lutheran Church, Clifton vicinity Marker #3889 Year Marker Erected: 1965 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: from Clifton take FM 219 west about 6.8 miles; take FM 182 2.8 miles north to church Marker Size: Medallion and Plate Marker Text: Mother church, former Evangelical Lutheran Church in Texas. Organized June 14, 1869, by Norwegian settlers of Bosque County. Building erected 1875-1885. Cleng Peerson, pioneer of Norwegian emigration to U.S. (landed 1821) is buried here. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1965 Supplemental plate: Centennial 1869-1969 Church built by Norwegian pioneers,1875; contractor Gunerius Shefstad. Dedicated in 1885; enlarged, veneered with brick in 1907; veneer work redone, 1956; memorial windows given in 1958. This church has been served by eight pastors. (1970) |
| John Pederson Barn, Norse near Clifton Serial #NRS4-0306 Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: Tilden & Sam Pederson Construction Date: 1895 Description: 1 1/2 story house; rounded columns; 2/2 windows; 3 gable front. Nordahl built barn. Lumber walls; Composition roof. Very good physical condition Original Use: Home Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbek |
| John Pederson Farm, Clifton Reference #83003117 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 219 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TX Significance Level: National Significant Year:1891 Architect: Johan Nordahl Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Roof: Wood Period:1875-1899 |
| John Pederson House & Barn, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0305 Property Address: 3.5 miles west of intersection FM 219 & 182, on north side of FM 219 Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: Tilden & Sam Pederson Construction Date: 1895 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story frame residence distinguished by a triple gabled front; originally a “T” plan now a Greek plan; round columns support front porch; 2/2 vertical sash windows; rear additions; Norhahl built barn. Wood frame walls; Composition shingled gable roof. Moderate alterations–rear additions and frame addition to east (dated 1912). Good physical condition Significance: Architecture: Local. One of seven houses attributed to Johan Nordahl; prominent carpenter in area. A good example of late 19th century Norwegian immigrant farmhouse. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Bibliographic Data: Interview with Sam Pederson 3/79 Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck/Sam Pederson |
| Pederson Structure, P. Serial #NRS4-0327 Owner: Leni Bryn A.J. Reierson c/o Curtis Reierson Box 886 Waco TX Description: Ruins of log structure and a stone structure; abandoned frame house with hipped roof; single gabled dormer. |
| Cleng Peerson, Clifton vicinity Marker #917 Year Marker Erected: 1975 Marker Location: from Clifton, take SH 219 west about 8.5 miles to marker, on south side of highway Marker Text: (May 17, 1782-Dec. 16, 1865) Called the “Father of Norwegian Immigration to America”, Cleng Peerson migrated to the United States from his native Norway in 1821. He traveled extensively and encouraged his countrymen to settle on land he selected in the east and midwest. Coming to Texas in 1849, Peerson discovered Norwegian families living near Dallas and located sites where others might move. In 1853 he led a group to Bosque County, beginning the large Norwegian settlement in this area. Peerson lived on the O. Colwick farm (.5 miles south) until his death. He is buried in the church cemetery at Norse. (1975) |
| Peder Peterson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0399 Property Address: 3.5 miles east of intersection of Highway 22 & FM 182; on south side of FM 182 Owner: A.J. Reierson c/o Curtis Reierson Box 886 Waco TX Construction Date: CA. 1860 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: Remains of a stone house and a log cabin. Likely that the two structures were adjoined on north side of stone structure. Dove tail notching. Ashlar Stone/ Hewn Logs walls. Deteriorated physical condition. Abandoned wood frame with hip roof to the west. Significance: This site provides the only substantial remains of an early log cabin of the Norwegian immigrants in Bosque County. Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Ruins |
| Jodie Peterson?? Serial #NRS4-0382 Property Address: Out of Bosque County Owner: Jodie Peterson Description: Ask at Cross Roads Store. It is about one mile across the road. May not need to go. |
| Ole & Ann Pierson Farm, W of Clifton Reference #83003118 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Stone Wall: Asbestos |
| Ole Pierson Homestead, Clifton vicinity Marker #3846 Year Marker Erected: 1986 Marker Location: 11 miles west of Clifton via FM 219 to FM 182 North; then west on Gary Creek Rd. (CR 4175); marker on house 1000 ft. from road on caliche road Marker Text: Born in Norway, Ole Pierson (1804-1882) brought his family to the United States in 1853. He joined a group of Norwegians who journeyed to this area of Texas and found the land very similar to that of their native country. In 1854, eight families, including Ole Pierson’s, began building their homes in what is now Bosque Country. Pierson received a grant of land from the State of Texas and later purchased surrounding tracts. Here he farmed and played a leading role in establishing the Norwegian community. The homestead remained in the Pierson family until 1939. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 |
| Ole Pierson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0375 Property Address: 1.5 miles north of intersection FM 182 & 219. 3 miles west of FM 182 on south side of road Architect/Builder: Ole Pierson Construction Date: CA. 1855 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farm House Description: 2 story central hall plan, stone residence, gable roof, 6/6 windows, shingled gable roof with double gallery. Massive chimney displayed on west facade, stuccoed front; small stone outbuilding stands between house and Gary Creek. Ashlar Stone walls; Shingled Gable roof. Good physical condition. Alterations– Moderate 2 story addition on east side compatible with original structure. Significance: Ole Pierson was one of the original Norwegian settlers to arrive in Bosque County. This house stands as one of the oldest within the area. Area of Significance: Exploration/Settlement Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Bibliographic Data: THE NORWEGIAN TEXANS, Oris E. Pierson’s master thesis on file at UT Austin. Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Pierson-Mackey House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0281 Architect/Builder: Ole Pierson Owner: H.D. Mackey Construction Date: 1854 or soon after Description: Small 1 story stone structure, metal gable roof. 2 story stone with stucco (or cement) front. Frame with asbestos siding to one side, end stone exterior chimney. Rock walls. Some alterations. Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Pool-Tibbs House, Valley Mills Serial #NRS4-0396 Architect/Builder: S.V. Pool Owner: Mrs. A.M. Tibbs Construction Date: 1870 Description: First house west of North Bosque river in present Valley Mills. Rock house; native rock; 2′ thick walls; 6/6 windows; 2 chimneys. Native rock walls (quarried across north Bosque River). Addition to rear/portico removal. Excellent physical condition. N.E. side of Valley Mills facing river; 1 block off FM 56 Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Pool-Tibbs House, Valley Mills Marker #5402 Address: 108 Tibbs Dr. Year Marker Erected: 1978 Marker Text: S. A. Pool built this residence, a store, and a cotton gin on the river bank in 1870, when the town of Valley Mills stood on the north side of the Bosque. The building stone came from nearby Fitzhugh Hill. Robert A. Tibbs, a Mississippi Civil War veteran, bought the house in 1891. After acquiring it in 1926, Anselm Tibbs (1886-1967) removed the original Greek Revival portico and made other changes. The town of Valley Mills moved south of the river when the Santa Fe Railroad was built. As a consequence, this is the oldest house in the present, or “new” town. (1978) |
| Poston-Odle Cemetery, Valley Mills vicinity Marker #4091 Year Marker Erected: 1989 Marker Location: from Valley Mills, take FM 217 west about 1.2 miles to CR 3155; take CR 3155 1.8 miles southwest; turn south on CR 3160 and continue about 0.3 miles to cemetery Marker Text: One of the earliest settlements in this area was established in the 1850s along Hog Creek. A rock building used for a school and church was erected, and the area became known as Rock Church on Hog Creek. The family of John Odle settled here following the Civil War. Land for this cemetery was set aside by Odle following the death of his sister, Mary Odle Poston, in 1875. Those buried here include members of the Odle, Poston, Cutbirth, Pool, Cureton, Adams, Hord, Callan, Hoffman, and Le Fever families. The cemetery gates were built from the stones of the Old Rock Church. (1989) |
| Powell Barn, Rural Meridian Serial #NRS4-0279 Property Address: 7 miles S.E. Meridian Owner: N.P. Powell Estate Construction Date: pre 1895 Original Use: Barn Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Unaltered; Good physical condition Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| R. M. Prokschil House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0344 Description: Nordahl type ‘T’ plan; rock ; 2/2 Present Use: Vacant-Barn |
| Humble Pump Station Serial #NRS4-0404 Property Address: S.H.6,Between Valley Mills & Clifton Construction Date: late 1920 Original Use: Humble Pump Station Present Use: Machine – Tool Company Physical Condition: Good Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Carl and Sedsel Questad Farm, Clifton Reference #83003119 Other Name: Questad Place Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significance Name: Belfrage, Gustav Significant Year: 1854 Area Significance: European; Explorattion/Settlement; Science; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Stone Period: 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| Carl Questad House & Complex, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0376 |
| John Ragstad House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0304 Architect/Builder: Johan Nordahl Owner: Mrs. Mabel Bryn Construction Date: 1891 Description: Lumber walls; Wood shingles roof. Unaltered; Poor physical condition Original Use: Home Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck |
| Railroad Embankment, Valley Mills Serial #NRS4-0390 Architect/Builder: Gulf, Colorade & Santa Fe Construction Date: 1881 Original Use: Railroad Tracks Present Use: None Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Martha Mabray Randal, Meridian Marker #12403 Year Marker Erected: 1969 Marker Location: Meridian Cemetery, Grave Marker Marker Text: (1852-1935) Child of J. N. Mabray, one of organizers and first clerk of Bosque County. Married Thos. J. Randal; had 11 children. Recorded – 1969 |
| Reeder-Omenson Farm, Clifton Reference #83003120 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 182 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Architect: Charlie Olson; Martin Shefstad Area Significance: European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture Architectural Style: Greek Revival Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Stone Wall: Stucco Period: 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| Reeder-Omenson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0287 Property Address: 3 miles south of intersection of FM 182 & 219 on east side of 182 Architect/Builder: A.Y. Reeder Owner: Ms. O’Belle Harris 802 Canadian Circle, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Construction Date: 1869 Style: Symmetrical Victorian Description: 2 story stone residence, 2 story gallery, large square columns, flat arched openings; rear 2 story stone structure incorporated into house with frame enclosure; symmetrical front facade; frame barn to north. Stone frame walls; Comp.-shingled -gables roof. Alterations–Asbestos siding, rear addition. Excellent physical condition Significance Alvin Reeder built 1869-71 along with Norway Mills Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Reeder-Omenson House Serial #NRS4-0288 Description:5 bay, 2 story, flat arches, 6/6 windows, gallery. Exterior end chimneys, square columns, 2 story kitchen incorporated into house. Boundaries goes to creek, fence. Rock/Limestonewalls; Composition roof. Alterations–Concrete porch. Good physical condition |
| Reeder-Omenson House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0289 Architect/Builder: A.Y. Reeder Owner: Omenson heirs Construction Date: after 1865 Significance: R. Rey, Golden Gremlin, other owners Original Use: Dwelling Construction: Wall: Rock Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Reesing(?) House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0411 |
| Reesing-Bakke House, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0341 Property Address: 4 miles west of intersection of FM 219 & 182 on south side of 219 Owner: John Hollingsworth Rt. 2, Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: CA. 1872 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: Small 1 story stone structure with stone chimney piercing east gable; entrances on north and south facades. Ashlar Stone walls; Composition shingled gable roof. Minor alterations–interior linoleum floors. Fair to Good physical condtiion Significance: Architecture: Local. A good example of stone Norwegian immigrant farmhouse. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Guest house Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Reesing-Blake House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0342 Property Address: Highway 219 West .2 miles from FM 219 Owner: John F. Hollingsworth, Clifton Description: Small stone house; water table. Rock walls; Composition roof Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Hans & Berthe Reierson House, SW of Clifton Reference #83003121 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1871 Area Significance: European; Explorattion/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in use Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Limestone Wall: Shingle Roof: Wood Period: 1850-1874 |
| J.L. Reierson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0401 Property Address: 3.5 miles east of intersection of Highway 22 & FM 182; on south side of FM 182 Owner: A.J. Reierson c/o Curtis Reierson Box 886 Waco TX Construction Date: CA. 1867 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: Simple stone residence; rectangular plan; chimney pierces gable end on north facade. Ashlar Stone walls; Metal Gable roof. Poor physical condition. Minor alterations–shed addition Significance: One of the earlier Norwegian settlers house in Bosque County. Area of Significance: Architecture-Expl/Settlement Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Barn |
| O.J. Reirson House Serial #NRS4-0329 Architect/Builder: Ole Anderson Helmer AARS Owner: A.J. Reierson c/o Curtis Reierson Box 886 Waco TX Construction Date: 1912/CA. 1867 Description: Frame house; O.J., father – now a barn original house and barns. Significance: 5 children Solina Strand was wife daughter of C.O. Strand. Rockinason helped build rock church. |
| O.J. (Ole) Reirson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0400 Property Address: 3/5 miles east of intersection of Highway 22 & FM 182; on south side of FM 182 Architect/Builder: Ole Anerson; Helner AARS Owner: A.J. Reierson c/o Curtis Reierson Box 886 Waco TX Construction Date: 1912 Style: Late Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 2 story wood frame similar to earlier Norwegian immigrant styles. Fenestration typical of the Norwegians. ‘T’ plan with porch on east elevation. Board and batten barn nearby – typical of area. Wood frame walls; Composition shingled gable roof. Good physical condition. Minor alterations –rear frame addtition Significance: Although a late example of the Norwegian immigrant farmhouse, the structure illustrates the strong influence of the earlier vernacular style thru the second decade of 20th cen. Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence & associated outbuildings Present Use: Same |
| Residence at 2nd & Avenue C/Servant Quarters, Valley Mills Serial N#NRS4-0392 Property Address: Corner of 2nd & Avenue C (S.H.6). 1 block east of school and across 2nd Street from the Bible house Architect/Builder: A.A. McNeill Owner: Lloyd Raburn Construction Date: 1902 Description:2 story frame, gable roof. Frame walls; Asbestos shingles roof. Fair physical condition Original Use: Residence Present Use: Storage Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Residence at FM 129 Serial #NRS4-0359 Owner: M.A. Ringess 303 S. Avenue F (deceased: J.B. Darden, Jr.) Description: 1 1/2 story with frame residence; gable pierces; front facade; symmetrical front; turned columns support shed porch; single 2/2 vertical sash windows pierce gable; picket fence encloses house; single chimney rises from center of rear gable (main). Frame walls; Composition roof. Alterations: New porch |
| Residence at FM 1637, Valley Mills Vicinity Serial #NRS4-0397 Property Address: On FM 1637; 1 mile east of FM 56 Owner: Mrs. R.M. Crow Construction Date: C. 1895 Style: Greek Revival Description: 2 story frame house; ell shape in plan; gable roof with two limestone chimneys; symmetrical facade; with 4/4 light windows; originally having a one story portico. Wood frame walls; Composition roof. Alterations: Enclosed rear porch; front portico removed. Fair physical condition Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same |
| Residence in Norse Community, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0415 Property Address: Just west of Salve Knudson/ within proposed NR rural district Description: 1 story wood frame farmhouse; stone ruins just west of house. |
| Residence in Norse Community, Norse Community Serial N#NRS79-0425 Construction Date: 1886 |
| Residence/AAA Serial #NRS4-0312 Description: 1 1/2 story frame ‘T’ plan house; 2/2 vertical sash windows; brackets; turned columns. |
| Residence/B B on map Serial #NRS4-0369 Owner: R.E. Walker Rt.2, Box 127 Description: 1 1/2 story frame residence; stone foundation; central gable with gable dormer; window flushing either side; 2/2 vertical sash windows; sidelights; frame front entrance; pyramided hipped; rear addition; ell porch. |
| Residence/Barn Serial #NRS4-0320 Owner: Mrs. Cora Roberts (previous ? Hansen-Mary) Description: Stone house with ell plan; frame addition; frames around building. Poor physical condition |
| Residence/D on map Serial #NRS4-0364 Description: 1 1/2 story symmetrical front; 5 chamfered columns with wood brackets; 4/4 windows; metal porch roof; interior; small stone outbuilding to rear. Frame walls; Shingled gabled roof. Fair physical condition Present Use: Residence |
| Residence/F F on map Serial #NRS4-0374 Owner: James Boren Description: 1 1/2 story frame; 4/4 widows; triple gable front interior; salt box type. Significance: ??? Les Smith; Amy Nell; May Smith; 54 yrs Roy May |
| Residence/F F Site, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0429 Owner: James Boren Site: Moved: 0 |
| Residence/F on map Serial #NRS4-0361 Description: Small 1 1/2 story frame; central interior chimney; shed porch; 2/2 vertical windows; rect. gables; side entrance on shed addition. |
| Residence/G on map ,Near John Swindall Place Serial #NRS4-0365 Owner: Dr. John G. Quarry Rt. 2, Clifton TX 76634 Description: 2 story triple gabled front; severely altered with asbestos and shingled fenestration; open front with projection end gabled wing with gabled recessed central section. |
| Residence/H on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0343 Description: 1 1/2 story with projection gable; porch siting still ; retain frame siding; all other facades asbestos; small stone building rear with stone tank (2) further back. Frame/Asbestos walls; Compositions roof; Rear additions |
| Residence/HH Serial #NRS4-0310 Architect/Builder: J.H. Bekken Construction Date: 1873:1895 Description: Log cabin built 1873 of oak wood; central gable; rock foundation; “gingerbread” detailing on porch; 4/4 windows. |
| Residence/I on map Serial #NRS4-0357 Description: Small 1 story stone residence; gable roof; converted to barn; adjacent to small 1 story ell plan; late Victorian residence; stone shed rear addition. Significance: Very important. Present Use: Barn ? |
| Residence/J J on map Serial #NRS4-0363 Description: 1 story board and batten; interior chimney near gable end; ‘T’ plan; front entrance altered; rear additions. Asbestoes siding walls; Composition roof; Alterations: Asbestoes siding; shingle; aluminum sash windows |
| Residence/K on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0338 Description: Stone house; small one story; enclosed rear door; gable metal roof. Poor physical condition Present Use: Barn/Storage |
| Residence/L L on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0430 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Residence/L L on map Serial #NRS4-0375 Property Address: Off 22 Description: 1 1/2 story frame; turned columns; interior brick chimney at gable intersection; ell or ‘T’ plan; 4/4 windows on top floor; 2/2 vertical; stone foundation |
| Residence/L on map Serial #NRS4-0362 Architect/Builder: Nordahl ? Description: Rear additions; double gabled front with small porch; turned columns; brackets and 2/2 vertical sash windows; ridge cresting; single chimney. Rear additions. Poor physical condition. Vacant |
| Residence/M on map Serial #NRS4-0376 Description: Ruins of small 1 story stone house; front faces “new” frame structure; roof gone; water table; shed north wall (away from road) |
| Residence/N N on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0432 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Residence/N N on map Serial #NRS4-0378 Owner: Belvin Rogstad, Sr. Description: 1 1/2 story frame residence; double gable projection; pierced with paired 1/1 windows on first floor; doric type columns supported gable entry porch; cement porch. |
| Residence/O O on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0434 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Residence/O on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0433 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Residence/O on map Serial #NRS4-0379 Description: 1 1/2 story frame house; 4/4 windows; one bracket still remains. Frame walls; Composition roof. Rear additions & new porch. Fair to Poor physical condition |
| Residence/P P on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0436 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Residence/P P on map Serial #NRS4-0383 Property Address: O.C. Knudson/J.M. Wallace Description: 1 1/2 story frame; triple gabled front; aluminum siding; porch altered; 2/2 vertical sash windows; stone foundation; rear gabled additions. |
| Residence/R on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0330 Owner: Hoil & Ranch Description: 1 1/2 story stone house frame; shed roof; porch next to mobile home. |
| Residence/R R on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0437 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Residence/R R on map, Rural Cranfill’s Gap Serial #NRS4-0384 Description: 1 1/2 story stone house; small altered with additions and rear windows; massive stone chimney at gable end of west (?) facade. |
| Residence/Rock House on Bosque Street, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0265 Property Address: 610 Bosque Street Architect/Builder: Joe Drew Owner: Mrs. Susie Osburne Construction Date: 17 May 1900 Description: Rock House Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Residence/S on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0333 Owner: Tom Gardener Description: 1 1/2 story stuccoed stone with 1 1/2 story frame additions; rear additions; 2 barns; small stone barn to rear with gabled roof; frame additions |
| Residence/S S on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0438 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Residence/S S on map Serial #NRS4-0386 Description: 1 1/2 story frame; 2/2 windows; ell plan; symmetrical front; familiar gabled rear porch; small front porch; front doors; chamfered columns and brackets. |
| Residence/U on map Serial #NRS4-0358 Property Address: (No clues ?) Near 219 & Cranfills Gap; Faces East Description: Small 1 1/2 story frame house with small porch; 2/2 vertical sash windows; chimney extends from middle f gable roof. Frame walls; Composition roof; Rear shed & roof addition. |
| Residence/Y on map Serial #NRS4-0389 Description: (delays?) 4/4 windows; 5 bay front; transom over ?? door; porch has collapsed. |
| Hans Rierson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0383 Property Address: 4 miles west of intersection of FM 182& 219 then north 1 mile on unnamed county road; 1/4 mile east of county road. Just west of 1920’s wood frame house Architect/Builder: Hans Rierson Owner: Wilma Schutz 3313 Purington Fort Worth TX 76103 Construction Date: CA. 1890 ? Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: Simple 1 1/2 story stone residence with rear stone addition. Presently converted into a barn. Ashlar Stone walls; Wood Shingled Gable roof; Fair physical condition; Minor alterations– small wood frame lean to shed on front. Significance: A good example of pioneer Norwegian farmhouse. Area of Significance: Architeture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Barn Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Jen Ringness Barn, Norse / Clifton Serial #NRS4-0286 Owner: Don Brandenburger Construction Date: After 1854 Description: One story limestone, gable roof – metal. Stuccoed or cement interior. Rock walls; Poor physical condition Significance: Reportedly site of first Lutheran Church meeting place in Norse Community Original Use: Barn ? Present Use: Storage-Barn Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Jens Ringness Barn, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0378 Owner: Don Brandenburger Construction Date: C. 1854 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Barn Description: 1 story, rectangular plan, stone residence, metal gable roof. Stone walls; Metal gable roof; Fair physical condition Significance: Site of first Lutheran Church meeting place in Norse Community Original Use: Barn Present Use: Storage – Barn Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Jens & Kari Ringness Farm, Clifton Reference #83003122 Address: SW of Clifton on FM 219 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1854 Area Significance: European; Explorattion/Settlement; Architecture; Religion Current Function: Agriculture/Susbsistence Historic Function: Domestic; Industry/Processing/Extraction; Agriculture/Susbsistence Foundation: Limestone Roof: Wood Period: 1850-1874 |
| Jens Ringness House & Barn, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0284 Property Address: 2 miles west of intersection of FM 219 & 182 on south sided of 219 Architect/Builder: Jens Ringness Owner: Don Brandenburger Route 2, Clifton, Texas 76634 Construction Date: C. 1854 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farm House Description: 1 1/2 story stone residence; exterior chimneys extend from the gable ends; dogrun pland with entrances opening onto the dogrun hall; converted into a barn; small gable extends above open hall on south elevation. Fair physical condition; Minor – exterior remains virtually unaltered, interior converted into barn. Ashlar Stone walls; Metal/ Wood shingle Gable roof Significance: First Norwegian church services held in the house. It represents a very rare example of a stone, dogrun house in Texas. The structure stands as one of the oldest in the Norse area. Jens Ringness Family were among the initial Norwegian immigrants to settle in the area. Significance: Exploration/Settlement; Local Original Use: Residence/Barn Present Use: Barn Bibliographic Data: THE NORWEGIAN TEXANS; Oris E. Pierson’s master thesis on file at UT Austin Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Jens Ringness House, Norse Serial #NRS4-0285 Property Address: 2 miles from FM 219 Owner: Don Brandenburger – Clifton Construction Date: 1854 or after Description: 1 1/2 story stone, end chimneys, flat arches. Rock walls; Poor – deteriorated physical condition Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Barn Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Riverside Cemetery, Iredell Marker #4280 Year Marker Erected: 1992 Marker Location: Intersection of South Somervelle and West McClaim (FM 1238), Iredell Marker Text: According to local oral tradition, land for this cemetery and the adjacent church was donated by the family of WardKeeler, a New York native who came to Bosque County about 1870 and founded the town of Iredell. The oldest documented grave here is that of James W. P. Ware, who died in November 1870. The primary burial ground for Iredell citizens for generations, Riverside Cemetery contains more than one thousand interments, both marked and unmarked. Its varied styles of gravestones stand as a reminder of the community’s pioneer heritage. (1992) |
| Rock Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Valley Mills vicinity Marker #4322 Year Marker Erected: 1975 Marker Location: from Valley Mills take FM 56 north, head east on FM 1637 about 4.5 miles to marker Marker Text: The Rev. James B. Sadler (1828-1911), a self-educated former slave, started this black congregation in 1870 and helped establish a separate black Presbytery in 1876. Worship services were held in a nearby brush arbor or in homes until the present structure was erected in 1890. This building also housed a community school for a time. The Rev. Sadler and his wife, Susan, owned the property until 1909. It was then deeded to church officers, who maintain the church and adjacent cemetery today. The congregation’s annual homecoming is held in November. (1975) |
| Raymond Rogstad Farm, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0337 Architect/Builder: Mike Hoff Owner: Darwin Ward Rt. 2 ? Clifton TX 76634 |
| Tom & Martha Rogstad Farm, W of Clifton Reference #83003123 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1893 Architect: Nordahl, Johan Area Significance: European; Explorattion/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Roof: Wood Period: 1875-1899 |
| Tom Rogstad House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0387 Property Address: 4 miles west of intersection of FM 182 & 219; 3 miles north of 219 on east side of unnamed county road Owner: Mrs. Mabel Bryn 402 N. Avenue I Clifton TX 76634 Construction Date: 1891 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story “T” plan; frame residence; 4/4 windows; intersecting gables; small shed roof porch; turned column; intricate brackets; stone foundation; small stone structure north of house; two barns to east of house; steep broken pitched gable roofs. Wood frame walls; Composition shingles roof. Fair physical condition. One story rear additions frame Site: Moved: 0 Significance: This structure along with its associated outbuildings represents a good example of a Norwegian immigrant homestead. One of seven Johan Nordahl houses in area. Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. D.E. Orbeck/Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Tobias and Wilhelmine Schultz Farm, Clifton Serial #NRS79-0388 Construction Date: CA. 1900 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story wood frame residence; ell plan; symmetrical front highlighted with steeply pitched central gabled dormer; complex includes a small stuccoed outbuilding; wood frame well house; barns and storage buildings. Wood frame walls; Wood shingle roof; Minor: rear porch addition Significance: A good example of a turn of century immigrant Norwegian farmhouse and associated outbuildings in Texas. Area of Significance: Architecture Level of Significance: Local Original Use: Residence Present Use: Residence |
| Tobias & Wilhelmine Schultz Farm, Norse Community (SW of Clifton) Reference #83003124 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1895 Area Significance: European; Explorattion/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Domestic; Agriculture/Subsistence Wall: Shingle Roof: Shingle Period: 1875-1899 |
| Schultz House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0309 Architect/Builder: Hugo Schultz or father Owner: Carroll & Elmo Schultze Description: 4/4 windows; double doors front entrance; rock foundation; outbuildings. Rock walls; Shingle roof Original Use: Residence Present Use: Abandoned-storage Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Scrutchfield Cemetery, Clifton vicinity Marker #11758 Year Marker Erected: 1999 Marker Location: 8 mi. S of Clifton on SH 6; .7 mi. S on FM 854 Marker Text: Located on two acres of the M. Boren survey of 1846, this cemetery was deeded to Bosque County for public burials by Lowry Hampton Scrutchfield in 1883. Family records indicate that Minnie, the infant daughter of Daniel and Carolyn Mabray Henderson, was the first to be buried on this site. The earliest legible tombstone is that of six-month-old Alpheus C. Potts, who was born and died in 1885. Lowry H. Scrutchfield (1824-1900), his wife Nancy Proffit Scrutchfield (1835-1903) and his mother Nancy Pool Scrutchfield Roberts (1800-1839) are all interred here. The graves of Nancy Scrutchfield Roberts and A. J. Lewis, another early settler, were re-interred here in the late 20th century. More than 50 identifiable graves, marked and unmarked, grace the cemetery. (1999) |
| Lowry Hampton Scrutchfield, Valley Mills vicinity Marker #11759 Year Marker Erected: 1999 Marker Location: 3.6 mi. SW of Valley Mills on FM 854 (Grave Marker) Marker Text: (June 11, 1824 – November 2, 1900) Born in Nacogdoches in 1824 to Fleming and Nancy Pool Scrutchfield, Lowry H. Scrutchfield moved to Nashville on the Brazos with his widowed mother about 1834. In 1845 he met George B. Erath, who taught him land surveying and introduced him to local Indian tribes. Scrutchfield assisted Erath and John McLennan in surveying Waco Village in 1849. He married Nancy Proffit in 1851; they settled on the John C. Pool survey. Scrutchfield emerged as leader of the small band of pioneers who settled and organized Bosque County. He was elected the new county’s first chief justice (county judge) in 1854. (1999) |
| Searsville Baptist Church, S.W. of Valley Mills Serial #NRS4-0402 Construction Date: 1862 Description: One of first churches in Bosque County. Has Historical Marker; 1 story frame; 6/6 windows. About 2 miles S.W. of Valley Mills. Added Asbestos siding; Wood frame walls; Asbestos shingles roof; side gables added. Original Use: Church building Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Informant: Mrs. Howard W. Johnson |
| Searsville Baptist Church, Valley Mills vicinity Marker #4625 Year Marker Erected: 1962 Marker Location: from Valley Mills take FM 217 west about 2 miles to church Marker Text: —— |
| Seven Gables Ranch Serial #NRS4-0355 Architect/Builder: Steve Jenson Owner: Seven Gables Ranch-Parsons |
| G. Shefstad House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0379 Description: Ruins of stonehouse. Site: Moved: 0 |
| Gunarius Shefstad House, Clifton Serial #NRS4-0256 Architect/Builder: Shefstad Description: Rock Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Gunarus & Ingerborg Shefstad House, N of Clifton Reference #83003125 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Significant Year: 1868 Area Significance: European; Explorattion/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Vacant/Not in use Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Stone Wall: Metal Period: 1850-1874 |
| Smith Bend-Coon Creek Cemetery, Meridian vicinity Marker #4953 Year Marker Erected: 1978 Marker Location: from Meridian, take SH 22 17.1 miles southeast, take FM 56 south about 1.9 miles take FM 2114 2 miles east to cemetery Marker Text: John Jackson Smith (1799-1867) and his wife Margaret (1802-1881) migrated here from Mississippi in the 1850’s and founded Smith Bend community. They gave land for this cemetery after the death of their son Burton (1832-1856). The Smith’s daughter Ann and her husband Silas McCabe started the nearby settlement of Coon Creek. Residents of the two communities, descendants, and friends help maintain the burial ground. Enlarged by later land donations, the site contains over 500 graves. (1978) Incise on back: Marker Sponsors: Mmes. Marshall V. Bonds, Lois Smith Hill, Camille Smith Womack |
| William Berry Smith, Iredell vicinity Marker #5821 Year Marker Erected: 1956 Marker Location: from Iredell go 4 miles south on FM 1238, one gate past Marker Ranch. 1.5 miles in to pasture land Marker Text: Came to Texas from North Carolina in 1834; a soldier in the Texas War for Independence, veteran of the Indian Wars. Died June 30, 1876 – 84 years old. Erected by the State of Texas, 1956 |
| Sorenson Residence, Marion Serial #NRS4-0385 Property Address: North of Meridian Creek Description: Rock attached to wood. |
| Spring Creek Cemetery, Meridian vicinity Marker #5014 Year Marker Erected: 1986 Marker Location: from Meridian take SH 22 about 2.3 miles west, continue west on FM 1473 about 8.9 miles; turn north on County Road 2160 to Spring Creek Cemetery, about 2 miles, near church Repairs Completed: Volunteer refinish-2 miles of state highway also requires jumping-locked gate Marker Text: As settlement along Spring Creek increased after the end of the Civil War, land in this area was set aside for a Missionary Baptist church, a school, and this cemetery. According to local tradition, the first burial was that of a horse thief hanged in the vicinity. The earliest marked tombstone, however, is that of 2-year-old Will Bullard who died in 1881. In its role as areflection of the area’s heritage, Spring Creek Cemetery is the burial site of many early settlers, war veterans, schoolteachers, and church members. Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 |
| St. Olaf Church, Norse Community Serial #NRS4-0323 Property Address: 3 miles east of intersection of FM 182 & Highway 22 on north side of 182 Architect/Builder: Andrew Mickelson Owner: St. Olaf’s Church o/o Pastor Cranfills Gap TX 76634 Construction Date: 1886 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: Stone church with four-sided tower extending east end of gabled roof; round arched openings with hood molds; quoins provide visual support at corners; pews display hand painted graining. Excellent physical condition; Stuccoed Stone walls; Shingled Gable roof Significance: Architecture: Local. Unaltered since its completion in 1886. St. Olaf’s Church (a.k.a. the “Rock Church”) by local residents; stands as an outstanding example of Norwegian immigrant church. The steeple resembles the church in Norway. Original Use: Church Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Rebbeca Radde |
| St. Olaf Kirche-Rock Church, Cranfills Gap Serial #NRS4-0324 Architect/Builder: Andrew Mickelson Construction Date: 1886 Description: Stone; round arches;quoins; stuccoed front; small chimney; tower with gables; 4/4 windows. Rock walls; Shingle roof Original Use: Church Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| St. Olaf Lutheran Congregation (The Rock Church), Cranfills Gap vicinity Marker #5416 Year Marker Erected: 1974 Marker Location: from Cranfills Gap, take CR 4145 about 4 miles east to church and cemetery, on north side of road Marker Text: Built in 1886 of native stone by architect Andrew Mickelson and his brothers, Christian and Ole Mickelson. It originally had a dirt floor and planks laid on wooden kegs for pews. The bell was acquired in 1897. The church served the Norwegian settlers of this area, who were members of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Norse (6 miles east). In 1902, the growth of the community necessitated separation from the Norse church, and the St. Olaf congregation was organized. A new edifice was erected in Cranfills Gap (4 miles west) in 1917, and this church has since been used only for special services. Incise on back: In Memory of Otto H. Reesing 1890-1974 |
| Structure/C C on map Serial #NRS4-0371 Description: 1 1/2 story metal barn; 2 gabled dormers; steep gable roof. Metal walls; Composition roof Present Use: Barn |
| Structure/E E on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0428 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Structure/N on map Serial #NRS4-0367 Owner: Mildred Knudson Description: Small log structure; half stone; wing of stone fence near road. |
| Structure/P on map, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0435 Site: Moved: 0 |
| Structure/P on map Serial #NRS4-0381 Description: Small stone structure; steep gable roof; large lintel cups door. Stone walls; Metal roof Physical Condition: Poor |
| Structure/T T on map Serial #NRS4-0377 Owner: Carol Nelson Construction Date: 1935 |
| Structure/X on map Serial #NRS4-0388 Description: Double gable rear addition; original detailing on front; herringbone details; deteriorated stone structure with rame addition; Frame walls; Shingld roof |
| B.B. Swenson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0397 Property Address: 3.5 miles east of intersection of Highway 22 & FM 182; 3/4 mile south of 182 on private road Owner: A.J. Reirson c/o Curtis Reirson Box 886 Waco TX Construction Date: CA. 1870:1909 Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story stone and wood frame house; stone barn; cellar; original 1 1/2 story stuccoed stone house with porch on south side; later (1909) wood frame addition; ‘T’ plant; roof line typical of houses in area, ie. steeply pitched gables; stone barn with broken pitched gable roof; stone cellar carved into hillside just north of house. Stuccoed/Wood frame walls; Wood shingled gable roof Physical Condition: Fair Site: Moved: 0 Significance: One of the most outstanding and intact examples of a Norwegian immigrant farm complex. Particularly noteworthy is the stone barn. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Vacant |
| B.B. Swenson House Serial #NRS4-0326 Description: 2 story stone; Nordahl; 2 story frame addition; stone barn; barrel vaulted cellar to front. Significance: Outstanding-virtually unaltered. |
| Otto Swenson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0396 Owner: Dr. Gibbler Susan Gibbler 817-923-6846 Ft. Worth Style: Pioneer Norwegian Farmhouse Description: 1 1/2 story stone residence; severely altered; portland cement mortar used; cellar on east facade. Stone walls; Comp.-multi gable roof Physical Condition: Good Site: Moved: 0 Original Use: Residence Present Use: Same Informant: Mrs. Radde/Dr. & Mrs. Gibbler |
| Otto Swenson House Serial #NRS4-0325 Architect/Builder: Otto Swenson Owner: Dr. Gibbler – Fort Worth |
| T.S. Tergerson House, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0439 Architect/Builder: Ole Anderson/T.S. Tergerson Construction Date: 1911 Site: Moved: 0 Original Use: Residenace Present Use: Same Informant: Mr. Tergerson |
| Tergerson Structure/Q Q on map, T.S. (Sanders?) Serial #NRS4-0387 Architect/Builder: Ole Anderson/T.S. Tergerson Owner: Tergerson Construction Date: 1911 Description: Originally came from East Texas (Brownsburg) Son of Norway immigrant. |
| Ulland House, Norse/Clifton Serial #NRS4-0300 Architect/Builder: Mike Hoff Owner: Bert Ulland Construction Date: 1881 Description: Small rock 2 story built 1881, front 2 story section built 1912. Faces east. Rock & Cement Walls Addition was added in 1912 Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Union Hill School, Morgan vicinity Marker #5595 Year Marker Erected: 1981 Marker Location: from Morgan take SH 174 about 4.5 miles north, marker is on south side of the highway Marker Text: Started before 1879, the Union Hill School was one of several rural schools that served the early settlers of Bosque County. A two-room 1888 schoolhouse, located across the road, was used until 1914, when a two-story building was constructed at this site. A nearby stable housed the student’s horses during the school day. Enlarged by the 1926 merger with the Auburn Hill District, Union Hill became part of the Kopperl District in 1939. Former students, which include many area business, professional, and agricultural leaders, still meet for a biennial school reunion. (1981) |
| Upper Settlement Rural Historic District, Granfills Gap Reference #83003126 Address: E of Granfills Gap off TX 22, Cranfills Gap Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Area Significance: Community Planning & Development;European; Exploration/Settlement; Architecture; Religion Current Function: Domestic Historic Function: Education; Domestic; Religion; Agriculture/Subsistence Foundation: Stone Wall: Wood Roof: Shingle Period: 1900-1924; 1875-1899; 1850-1874 |
| V-Ranch Serial #NRS4-0372 Description: 1 1/2 story log stone (or frame); 4/4 windows; massive gable end exterior chimney on north facade; smaller gable end exterior chimney; a stone rear gabled addition; low pitch gabled roof. “German” type barn. |
| Valley Mills Historical Museum, Valley Mills Form #431 Mailing Address: PO Box 168, Valley Mills 76689 Street Address: 5th Ave Santa Fe Park Number of Volunteers: 50 Museum Classification: General, History, Historic Site Historic Designation: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
| Valley Mills Santa Fe Railway Depot, Valley Mills Marker #5630 Year Marker Erected: 1973 Designations: Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Marker Location: Valley Mills Park, 5th to 6th Streets on Avenue D, 2 blocks west of SH 6, Valley Mills Marker Size: Medallion and Plate Marker Text: A standard No. 9 combination freight-passenger depot, built in 1910 on Temple-Cleburne line of Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway. Local social center, especially at train time, when in pre-radio and TV era the conductor brought late news or traveling political candidates wooed votes. Highway travel and instant communication robbed depot of its business and glamour. Phased out in 1966, it was relocated here as museum in 1969. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1973 |
| Original Site of Valley Mills Marker #3874 Year Marker Erected: 1990 Marker Location: from Valley Mills take FM 56 north 1 mile, go east on FM 1637 about 0.2 miles to marker Marker Text: A. H. Steagall and Dr. E. P. Booth purchased 300 acres of land on the north side of the Bosque River in 1868. They mapped out and platted a townsite, which they named Valley Mills. As settlers began arriving in the area, the first homes were built of logs. Soon, however, with products provided by a local sawmill, many more homes were constructed of sawn lumber. In addition to the sawmill, flour and grist mills were also built in the valley. Cotton gins were soon built, as well, to process hundreds of bales from neighboring farms. A United States post office was established in Valley Mills in 1867, with Moses Isenhower serving as first postmaster. Experiencing steady growth, the town at its peak boasted homes, general stores, a drugstore, blacksmith shop, boardinghouse, and stagecoach stop. In 1881 the Santa Fe Railroad line was built through the area, but the tracks were laid on the south side of the river about one mile from the original townsite. Soon thereafter the residents of Valley Mills moved their town to be closer to the rail line. By 1900 the original site of Valley Mills had become a ghost town. (1990) |
| Harry White House, Meridian Serial #NRS4-0273 Property Address: 503 North Main, Meridian Owner: Felix Shaffer Construction Date: 1895 Style: Victorian Description: 2 story frame Victorian house. Gable roofs with fan barge boards and transom windows within gable. First floor bay window, first floor front portico with turned columns and balustrade with valance. Original Use: Dwelling Present Use: Same Physical Condition: Good Construction: Wood frame wall; Asbestos shingles roof Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Clara Williamson House, Iredell Serial #NRS4-0259 Owner: Mrs. Bertie Lee Simpson Construction Date: C. 1885 Style: Greek, Revival Description: 1 story wood frame house with original ell shape plan, gable roof, large stone fireplace and 2 small brick chimneys. Front arched porch with a rear ell shape porch. 4/4 light windows with pedimented header above. Ship lap siding. Significance: Clara Williams, noted primitive painter. She began to paint at the age of 60. Original Use: Residence Present Use: Vacant Physical Condition: Poor Construction: Wood frame wall; “V” shape tin Informant: Mrs. Sam Radde |
| Wilson Homesite, W of Clifton Reference #83003127 Multiple Name: Norwegian Settlement of Bosque County TR Significance Level: National Area Significance: European; Explorattion/Settlement; Architecture Current Function: Agriculture/Susbsistence Historic Function: Domestic Foundation: Limestone Roof: Earth |
| John Wilson Homesite, Norse Community Serial #NRS79-0382 |