National Register of Historic Places

Porter, Katherine Anne, House

Kyle, Hays County, Texas
Listed
August 19, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000893

About this property

The Katherine Anne Porter House is the childhood home of writer Katherine Anne Porter. Located in Kyle, Texas, it was built in 1890 by Porter's widowed grandmother. Porter's father moved his family to his mother's house after the death of his wife in 1892. The family lived in the house until 1902, being cared for by her grandmother until her death in 1901. The house passed through successive owners over the years until it fell into disrepair. In 1997, the house was purchased, restored and established as a museum dedicated to Katherine Anne Porter. The house was designated a National Literary Landmark in 2002 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.

Location

508 W. Center St.
Kyle, Hays County, Texas
29.98944, -97.87985

Categories

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When was Porter, Katherine Anne, House listed on the National Register?

Porter, Katherine Anne, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 19, 2004.

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Porter, Katherine Anne, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Porter, Katherine Anne, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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