Built in 1901. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
One of 4 National Register listings published here for Texas County · listed in 1998 · category: Building · built in 1901.
Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service · the Wikipedia article
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 21 fires within 5 miles of Cole, Arthur W., and Chloe B., House between 1992 and 2019, burning about 189 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 17 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 1 |
| Smoking | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 August 1999 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 18 August 1999 | Debris and open burning | 10 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 5 April 2002 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 5 April 2002 | Debris and open burning | 10 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 19 April 1998 | Debris and open burning | 10 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 13 April 1994 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 11 April 1992 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 10 April 1992 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 7 workings within 5 miles of Cole, Arthur W., and Chloe B., House: 7 past producers. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Barium-Barite, Iron, Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown - Ls | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Robert Bedwell Prpperty | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Iron | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| Mc Canless | Barium-Barite | Past Producer | 1916 | |
| Mccanless Barite Mine | Barium-Barite | Past Producer | ||
| Murphy Barite Mine | Barium-Barite | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Barite | Barium-Barite | Past Producer |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Houston, the town this property stands in, in 95 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 41 thunderstorm wind, 29 hail, 20 flash flood, 4 heavy rain. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2017 | Flash Flood | Houston | $8,000,000 | Numerous homes and business sustained severe flood damage across Texas County. Numerous roads and bridges were severely damaged or washed away across the county. This report will contain the total dollar estimate for flood damage to infrastructure, businesses, and homes across Texas County. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Houston | $500,000 | There were rainfall reports of 4 to 5 inches which caused Brushy Creek to flash flood in Houston. Flood waters damaged several homes and multiple businesses including a recycling business, a restaurant, and a bowling alley. Numerous roads were closed and heavily damaged due to the flooding in Houston. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Houston | $200,000 | There were numerous low lying areas that were flooded across the county. This storm report will contain the overall storm damage estimates across Texas County for this storm event. Numerous roads, bridges, and low water crossings were heavily damaged. |
| March 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $180,000 | Twenty four broken power poles were reported with the storms that went through Texas and Dent counties. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $50,000 | Numerous trees were damaged or downed in the city of Houston. A tree fell through a garage causing severe damage with several other outbuildings also suffering tree damage across town. Winds were estimated at 70mph. |
| January 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $50,000 | Severe thunderstorms affected rural areas of Texas County south of Houston. The storms packed severe straight line winds which damaged a large rodeo arena along Highway 137. Debris in the road caused an accident when the motorist ran into the debris. Numerous trees and power lines were also downed. |
| August 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $25,000 | The Emergency Manager reported power outages from trees and large limbs down on power lines. Winds were estimated at 60-70 mph. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $20,000 | Several trees were snapped with at least one on a home causing minor damage. |
| April 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $20,000 | Power poles and lines were reported down on Hiett and Chestnut Streets in town. |
| March 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $17,000 | A carport was destroyed and a roof was peeled off of a barn near Houston. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $15,000 | Strong thunderstorm winds downed several large trees and damaged two large hangar doors at the Houston Airport. |
| March 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $10,000 | Multiple trees down and powerline snapped in Houston. |
| May 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $10,000 | A building suffered partial roof damage due to high winds. |
| September 2003 | Flash Flood | Houston | $10,000 | Flash flood waters inundated a portion of Highway 63 south of the community of Houston. A dispatcher from the Texas County Sheriffs Office was washed off the road on her way home from work. A water rescue was performed. |
| October 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $10,000 | no account filed |
| September 2000 | Hail | Houston | $10,000 | no account filed |
| December 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $5,000 | Tree limbs and power lines were reported down in town. |
| April 1996 | Hail | Houston | $5,000 | no account filed |
| September 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds snapped a tree in a residence yard during a storm. |
| August 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $1,000 | Damaging wind gusts caused damage to a power line northeast of Houston. |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | $1,000 | Numerous large tree limbs were blown down. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | Multiple large trees and limbs were reported down. |
| March 2025 | Hail | Houston | - | Hail to the size of quarters fell in Houston. |
| July 2025 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | As much as 8 inches of water was flowing over the road at Thomasville Road and Highway 63 in Houston. |
| May 2024 | Flood | Houston | - | The low water crossing at Mineral Road was reported to have water over it due to heavy rain. |
| June 2024 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Mineral Drive at Brushy Creek was flooded and impassable. |
| June 2024 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Brushy Creek was out of its banks and onto Walnut Street in Houston. |
| November 2024 | Heavy Rain | Houston | - | The CoCoRaHS station MO-TX-41 located 1.1 miles northeast of Houston measured a 2-day rainfall total of 11.97 inches. |
| May 2023 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Walnut Street and the Oak Hill Bridge was closed at Brushy Creek due to flooding. |
| May 2023 | Heavy Rain | Houston | - | Rainfall of 2.50 inches was reported over a 45 minute period of time. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | Several trees were reported down. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | Several trees were reported down. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | A large tree was reported down. |
| March 2020 | Hail | Houston | - | Nickel size hail was reported. |
| January 2020 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding of Brushy Creek at Walnut Street in Houston. |
| January 2020 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Excessive rain caused flooding on Walnut Street in Houston at Brushy Creek closing the road. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | A report received via social media showed several large branches broken off a tree. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | Numerous small and medium size tree limbs were broken or blown down. |
| April 2017 | Heavy Rain | Houston | - | Storm total rainfall of 9.70 inches was measured. |
| April 2017 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Route FF was impassable and closed due to flooding. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Brushy Creek was flooded along Highway F and Highway 63 near Houston. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | There were 4 persons that were trapped by high and swift water which were later rescued. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | Several large tree branches and a large tree were blown down at the Oakwood Golf Course. |
| July 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | A tree was blown down near State Highway B. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Walnut Street in Houston was closed because of high water from Bushy Creek. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Numerous county roads throughout Texas County were flooded. Dogs Bluff Access was flooded along the Big Piney River outside of Houston. Mineral Drive near Houston was flooded. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Route F near the intersection of Highway 63 near Brushy Creek was closed due to flooding. |
| April 2013 | Heavy Rain | Houston | - | A public report relayed by TV media of a storm total rainfall of three and a half inches. |
| April 2013 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Flash flooding was reported in Houston relayed via social media. |
| April 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | A couple of trees were blown down in Houston. |
| August 2013 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Route F, just northeast of Houston was closed due to flooding. |
| February 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | An amateur ham radio operator estimated 60 to 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | Wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph. |
| August 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | An amateur radio operator reported a 64 mph wind gust. |
| March 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts blew a tree over Malburg Road in rural southern Texas County. |
| May 2006 | Flash Flood | Houston | - | Excessive rainfall caused a few areas of Texas County to flood over roads. A section of Arthers Creek Drive north of Houston near Highway 63 was completely washed out from flooding. Route EE 2.5 miles east of Highway AD became impassable, while a section of Route U one mile south of Highway 137 also became impassable. |
| June 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees. A few trees fell on power lines which created power outages in the community of Houston. |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Houston | - | Thunderstorm winds downed trees. |
| July 1994 | Hail | Houston | - | Reported by the county sheriff office. |
| May 2018 | Hail | Houston | - | no account filed |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Ranger Station Historic District | 5.9 miles | 2003 | |
| Houston High School | 6.1 miles | 2009 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 98001500 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Texas County | All 4 listed properties in this county. |
Block