National Register Of Historic Places Listings In Texas
The following is a list of historic properties and districts in the state of Texas that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. There are properties and/or districts listed in most of Texas's 254 counties.
The tables linked below are intended to provide a complete list of properties and districts listed in each county. The locations of National Register properties and districts with latitude and longitude data may be seen in a Google map by clicking on "Map of all coordinates".
The names on the lists are as they were entered into the National Register; some place names are uncommon or have changed since being added to the National Register.
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- This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted April 19, 2013.
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