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E. D. Williamson House
Photo: MLL, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

E. D. Williamson House

Listed as “Williamson, E. D., House”

On the National Register since 199234 years
Vernacular: 2-Room PlanListed 1992Abilene

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About E. D. Williamson House

E. D. Williamson House, at 641 Chestnut St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 23, 1992. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Vernacular: 2-Room Plan, as it does for 1 other Texas listings. It was listed as part of Abilene MPS.

What it isBuilding in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 6 MB · National Archives↗
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641 Chestnut St., Abilene · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about E. D. Williamson House

Is E. D. Williamson House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 23, 1992 (Register number 92000202).

Is E. D. Williamson House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit E. D. Williamson 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 E. D. Williamson House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 6 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 40970072 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.