Sims House
Also known as Heritage House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Sims House
Sims House, at 905 Division St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 26, 1980. It was among the first 2 of Orange’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, town planning and architecture, at the local level.
What it isBuilding in Orange, Orange 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↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
905 Division St., Orange · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Sims House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Sims House
Is Sims House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 26, 1980 (Register number 80004143).
Is Sims House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lucas Gusher, Spindletop Oil Field, 20.7 miles away.
Can you visit Sims 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 Sims 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 40973134 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.