Halley, Capt. Robert, House - Salado, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 30° 57.166 W 097° 32.080
14R E 639965 N 3425288
1860 Greek Revival currently undergoing restoration.
Waymark Code: WM16RHV
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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"Fine example of Texas Greek Revival architecture, built by one of earliest settlers of Salado, Halley had an outstanding career in military and law, organized Salado Mounted Troops during Civil War, later served as sheriff, remaining politically active entire life.

2-story ell plan, frame with clapboard siding, gable roof with end chimney, 6/6 double hung windows. 2-story proj. pedimented portico with square columns and jigsawn balustrade, double doors with transom and sidelights on both floors, including barn, care-takerts cottage, and board/batten shed, restored in late 1960's."

Street address:
695 N Main St.
Salado, TX USA
76571

County / Borough / Parish: Bell County

Year listed: 1983

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1850-1874

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

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Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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