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Robert E. Howard House
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National Register of Historic Places

Robert E. Howard House

Listed as “Howard, Robert E., House” · Also known as Howard,Isaac M. and Hester Ervin,House

On the National Register since 199432 years
Listed 1994Cross Plains

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

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About Robert E. Howard House

Robert E. Howard House, at Jct. of TX 36 (Fourth St.) and Ave. J, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 19, 1994. The Register lists it for its literature, at the national level.

What it isBuilding in Cross Plains, Callahan County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 116 MB · National Archives↗
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Jct. of TX 36 (Fourth St.) and Ave. J, Cross Plains

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Questions about Robert E. Howard House

Is Robert E. Howard House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 19, 1994 (Register number 94000984).

Is Robert E. Howard House a National Historic Landmark?

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

Can you visit Robert E. Howard 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 Robert E. Howard House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 116 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 40971437 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.