William and Anna Davis House
Listed as “Davis, William and Anna, House”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About William and Anna Davis House
William and Anna Davis House, at 505 S. Denton St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 10, 1984. It was among the first 3 of Gainesville’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its law and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Queen Anne, as it does for 221 other Texas listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in Gainesville, Cooke County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 44 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
505 S. Denton St., Gainesville · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Queen Anne style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Queen Anne.
Memories of William and Anna Davis House
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Questions about William and Anna Davis House
Is William and Anna Davis House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 10, 1984 (Register number 84001633).
Is William and Anna Davis House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit William and Anna Davis 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 and Anna Davis House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 44 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 40971583 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.