Smith Ranch
Also known as Grand Valley Lands
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Smith Ranch was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 3, 2007. The Register lists it for its architecture, exploration/settlement, economics and prehistoric, at the local level. The district takes in 6 historic buildings. The listing covers 2,336.2 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Rio Vista, Johnson County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 60 MB · National Archives↗Finding Smith Ranch
FM 916, 1 mile west of TX 174, in Rio Vista, TX
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Smith Ranch
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Smith Ranch
Is Smith Ranch on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 3, 2007 (Register number 07000271).
Is Smith Ranch a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Smith Ranch?
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 Smith Ranch?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 60 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 40972716 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.