List of the oldest buildings in Texas

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This article attempts to list the oldest buildings in the state of Texas in the United States of America, including the oldest houses in Texas and any other surviving structures, including those constructed during the Spanish colonization, before independence and statehood. Some dates are approximate and based on architectural studies and historical records, other dates are based on dendrochronology. All entries should include citation with reference to: period architectural features; a report by an architectural historian; or dendrochronology. Sites on the list are generally from the earliest period architecture. Only buildings built prior to 1860 are suitable for inclusion on this list or the building must be the oldest of its type.

BuildingImageLocationFirst BuiltNotes
The Alamo Alamo pano.jpg San Antonio 1718Part of the San Antonio Missions, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Site of the Battle of the Alamo.
Alamo Mission Long Barracks Alamo 1920.jpg San Antonio c. 1724The Alamo Chapel and Priests quarters and convent (Long Barracks) in San Antonio. In the center of the surrounding area are the remains of the "Long Barracks" which were constructed 20 years before the Chapel. Founded in 1718 and moved to present site 1724. [1]
Mission Concepcion
Mission Concepcion San Antonio.JPG
San Antonio 1731Part of the San Antonio Missions; listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Mission San Juan Capistrano (Texas) Mission san juan capistrano 2014.jpg south of San Antonio 1731Spanish Mission [2]
Espada Acequia Aqueduct 01.jpg south of San Antonio 1731Built by Franciscan friars in 1731 to supply irrigation water to the lands near Mission San Francisco de la Espada
San Fernando Cathedral San Fernando Cathedral.jpg San Antonio 1738–1750One of the oldest Cathedrals in the United States; the oldest Cathedral in Texas. Listed on the National Register of historic places.
Mission Espada
Mission Espada Chapel2.JPG
San Antonio 1745Part of the San Antonio Missions; listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Founded 1690; building current building constructed in 1745
Presidio La Bahía Presidio La Bahia.jpg Goliad 1749The best preserved Spanish presidio in the United States. [3]
Spanish Governor's Palace Spanish Governor's Palace July 2017 14 (garden).jpg San Antonio 1749
Cathedral of San Fernando Cathedral of San Fernando.JPG San Antonio 1750Oldest Cathedral in Texas, incorporates the walls of the earlier church on the site into the current sanctuary
Mission San Jose
Mission San Jose San Antonio.JPG
San Antonio 1768–1782Part of the San Antonio Missions; listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Juan Antonio Badillo House Rockhill ca. 1830sOne of the oldest houses in East Texas [4]
French Legation, Texas French legation 2011.jpg Austin 1841Oldest building in Austin on its original site; Built to represent the French government in the new Republic of Texas
Everard Sharrock, Jr., Farm West and South Elevation - Sharrock-Niblo Farm, Log House, Grady Niblo Road, Dallas, Dallas County, TX HABS tx-3535-A (sheet 4 of 5).tif Dallas 1847Oldest building in Dallas
Kellum-Noble House Kellum-Noble House (HDR).jpg Houston 1847Oldest building in Houston
Mrs. Sam Houston House SamHoustonHouse2.JPG Independence ca. 1855One of the oldest houses in Texas, and later home to Mrs. Sam Houston
Winters–Wimberley House WintersWimberly1.jpg Wimberley ca. 1856One of the oldest houses in Wimberley, listed on NRHP

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References

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  2. Torres, Luis (1992). San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Western National Parks Association. p. 26.
  3. Staff (June 2011). "National Historic Landmarks Survey: List of National Historic Landmarks by State (Texas)" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved January 23, 2018
  4. "Alamo Soldier Juan Antonio Badillo, and His Cabin".