Arnold–Simonton House
Arnold–Simonton House | |
Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No. 7901
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Arnold–Simonton House in 2008 | |
| Location | 770 Clepper Drive, Montgomery, Texas, United States |
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| Coordinates | 30°23′12″N 95°42′04″W / 30.38667°N 95.70111°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1845 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Website | www |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002996[1] |
| RTHL No. | 7901 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 11, 1979 |
| Designated RTHL | 1964 |
| Removed from NRHP | February 23, 2015 |
The Arnold–Simonton House is a historic house in Montgomery, Texas, United States. Built in 1845 by Epaphras Joseph Arnold, it is the oldest house in Montgomery.[2] It became a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1964 as the Frontier Colonial Home[2] and was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979;[3] however, it was delisted in 2015. Today, it serves as the museum for the Fernland Historical Park.[4]
History
Epaphras Joseph Arnold[5] was a settler from Connecticut who arrived in Texas in 1835.[3] He settled in Montgomery, working as a physician, and originally built a log cabin on the site before replacing it with the current house in 1845; the old cabin became his office.[3] Arnold went on to become a member of the Medical Censors for the Republic of Texas, served as justice of the peace, and oversaw the establishment of Montgomery Academy.[5]
Following Arnold's death in 1858, the house passed to his daughter and son-in-law, Ludie and Reuben Simonton.[5] It remained in the Simonton family until 1976, when it was donated to the Montgomery Historical Society. The following year, it was moved to a lot on Rankin Street[3] and was used as the Montgomery City Hall. It was later moved to its current site at the Fernland Historical Park,[5] where it serves as a museum.[4]
In 1964, it became a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark.[2] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 1979.[3]
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Frontier Colonial Home". Texas Historic Sites Atlas. Texas Historical Commission. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Arnold-Simonton House" (PDF). National Park Service. 1979. Retrieved November 26, 2024. With accompanying pictures
- ^ a b Adatia, Noor (September 28, 2021). "Historical park in Montgomery marks 10 years". The Courier of Montgomery County. Retrieved November 26, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Johnson, Frank (May 9, 2015). "Montgomery's Arnold-Simonton House the only county structure on National Registry". The Courier of Montgomery County. Retrieved November 26, 2024.