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Van Pelt House
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National Register of Historic Places

Van Pelt House

Also known as Van Pelt - Campbell House

On the National Register since 198046 years
Queen AnneListed 1980Ballinger

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

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About Van Pelt House

Van Pelt House, at 209 10th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 3, 1980. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 221 other Texas listings.

What it isBuilding in Ballinger, Runnels County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 40 MB · National Archives↗
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209 10th St., Ballinger · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Van Pelt House

Is Van Pelt House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 3, 1980 (Register number 80004146).

Is Van Pelt House a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Van Pelt 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 Van Pelt House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 40 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 40973280 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.