William Gray House
Listed as “Gray, William, House” · Also known as Simpson, G.H., House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About William Gray House
William Gray House, at 407 Washington, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 3, 1999: the first place in La Grange to be listed. Only 1,153 of Missouri’s 2,352 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 130 other Missouri listings. It was listed as part of La Grange, Missouri MPS. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Missouri, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 29 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
407 Washington, La Grange · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of William Gray House
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Questions about William Gray House
Is William Gray House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 3, 1999 (Register number 99000666).
Is William Gray House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Missouri has 35 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Mark Twain Boyhood Home, 24.1 miles away.
Can you visit William Gray House?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of William Gray House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 29 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63817716 · Wikidata · old views from La Grange’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.