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One of 9 National Register listings published here for Erath County · listed in 1980 · category: Building.
Sources: the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Berry House
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
- Address. 525 E. Washington St., Stephenville, 76401
- When was it listed? May 1980
- Category. building
- Census division. Stephenville
- Architectural style. Gothic Revival
- National Register reference number. 80004116 - the number the National Park Service assigned this property when it was listed, and the key its nomination file is catalogued under at the National Archives.
Fires near this property
358 since 2005Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 358 fires within 5 miles of Berry House between 2005 and 2020, burning about 1,955 acres in total. 2 started naturally. 32 were 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 | 141 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 91 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 78 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 32 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 7 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 4 |
| Smoking | 2 |
| Natural | 2 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 2016 | Equipment and vehicle use | 2.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE CR 417 |
| 8 September 2008 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 10 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 8 September 2006 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 7 September 2015 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE HWY 377 N |
| 7 September 2008 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 5 September 2008 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 4 September 2008 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | not named |
| 28 September 2016 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Texas A & M Forest Service | GRASS FIRE FM 847 |
Storms near this property
60 of 130 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Stephenville, the town this property stands in, in 130 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 63 hail, 42 thunderstorm wind, 20 flash flood, 4 tornado. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2016 | Tornado (EF1) | Stephenville | $500,000 | A tornado caused EF-1 damage to several businesses and homes in the city limits of Stephenville. The tornado began near a business on U.S. Highway 377 on the south side of town, damaging a metal building structure. The tornado moved north and northeast, heavily damaging an apartment building, and causing tree and power line damage on the campus of Tarleton State University. As the tornado dissipated, homes and garages were damaged at the Foster's home for children, on the north side of Stephenville. |
| July 2007 | Flash Flood | Stephenville | $500,000 | Several roads were flooded along the southern county border, and a high water rescue was needed on FM 914 six miles south of Alexander. Also in Alexander, CR 284 had about four feet of water over it's bridge. Five parts of Highway 1602 at Honey Creek were washed out, and Highway 281 was closed due to flood waters. There were a few reports of damaged driveways and culverts. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Stephenville | $250,000 | A public report indicated hen-egg sized hail in the city of Stephenville, TX. |
| October 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $100,000 | A line of severe thunderstorms moved across Erath County, producing a pattern of downburst straight-line wind damage within the City of Stephenville. Minor tree damage, consistent with 50 mph winds, was first observed approximately 3 blocks west of the Tarleton State University campus. Wind damage increased on the Tarleton campus proper, highlighted by widespread tree branch and trunk damage, and the partial removal of roofing material from a multi-story dormitory building. Maximum wind speeds at this dorm were estimated at 75 mph, based on the severity of the damage. Several other buildings on the Tarleton campus also sustained minor damage. East of campus, numerous trees were damaged toward the downtown areas of Stephenville, and at least one porch roof was detached from a single-family home. The roof of the main fire station in downtown Stephenville sustained |major damage, as large sections of metal roofing material were removed from the structure and deposited in the street. Straight line wind speeds at this fire station were estimated to be 80 mph. Adjacent businesses in the downtown area also received minor wind damage - mainly to window glass and roof fascia. Additional scattered tree damage was observed just east through south of downtown Stephenville. The downburst appeared to dissipate near the intersection of US Highway 281 and US Highway 377 on the east side of the city. |
| May 2015 | Hail | Stephenville | $100,000 | A trained spotter reported tennis ball sized hail in Stephenville, TX. Erath County Sheriff's Department had to replace 2 Tahoes that were damaged beyond repair by the hail. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Stephenville | $100,000 | no account filed |
| April 2023 | Hail | Stephenville | $50,000 | A trained spotter reported golf ball sized hail about 4 miles south of Stephenville, TX. |
| March 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $50,000 | A public report stated that numerous buildings were damaged in Stephenville. |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $50,000 | Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 80 mph in Stephenville. Large tree limbs were knocked down in the city. |
| January 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $50,000 | Fairly widespread damage was reported in the city of Stephenville with many 4 to 6 tree limbs down, roofs damaged, and fences blown down. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $50,000 | A motel next to the National Weather Service office in Stephenville was partially unroofed by thunderstorm winds. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $50,000 | A large metal building was thrown onto a home. Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds. The metal roof of a house was blown off. |
| June 2007 | Flash Flood | Stephenville | $40,000 | In Stephenville, water was several feet deep over McCart, Frey, Vanderbilt, and Ollie Streets. Homes and businesses were flooded in Morgan Mill with CR 146 washed out. Several families were evacuated. Flooding was also reported over Highway 281 north of town. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $30,000 | A roof was blown off a house and a tree fell on a car in Stephenville. |
| January 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $25,000 | Part of the roof of the physical plant at Tarelton State University came off. |
| April 2008 | Flash Flood | Stephenville | $25,000 | Cars were stranded in Stephenville by flood waters. One occupant was saved by firefighters and a policeman before her vehicle was carried away by the water. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $25,000 | Roofs of two houses blown off...trees and power lines also blown down. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $25,000 | Thunderstorm winds blew the roof off a dairy and blew out windows. |
| December 2006 | Tornado (F0) | Stephenville | $15,000 | Many local residents saw a tornado touch down south of Stephenville. The tornado apparently caused minor damage to trees and fences before lifting off just north of town. Minor damage was also reported at a cement plant on the eastern edge of town. |
| March 1998 | Flash Flood | Stephenville | $15,000 | At the intersection of SH 8 and SH 108, a truck was swept off the road by high water and carried 100 yards. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Stephenville | $15,000 | no account filed |
| April 2015 | Hail | Stephenville | $15,000 | no account filed |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $12,000 | Emergency manager reported that the Southwest Regional Dairy Center north of Stephenville suffered thunderstorm wind damage. A large portion of the west facing metal paneled roof was peeled back. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $11,000 | Wind damage was reported at a residence northeast of Stephenville on CR 176. A horse trailer was rolled a couple hundred feet due to the wind and a metal shop suffered damage to its garage door and roof. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $10,000 | Emergency manager reported downed power poles and significant damage to an RV. |
| February 2009 | Hail | Stephenville | $10,000 | Golfball size hail was reported in Stephenville. This hail dented some cars and broke out at least one car window in Downtown Stephenville. |
| April 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $10,000 | Trees and large limbs were blown down and roof shingles were torn off roofs. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $10,000 | Roof damage was reported from high winds. |
| May 1995 | Tornado (F0) | Stephenville | $10,000 | A tornado touched down near Selden, uprooted several large pecan trees, and killed one cow and injured 17 at a diary. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Stephenville | $10,000 | no account filed |
| April 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $8,000 | Thunderstorm winds were measured at 66 mph on the west side of Stephenville. |
| February 2009 | Hail | Stephenville | $8,000 | Hen Egg size hail fell 1 mile north of Stephenville. |
| August 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $5,000 | A sheet metal structure shading cattle feed lanes was reported to have been blown down. |
| August 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $5,000 | Numerous large trees and tree branches were knocked down across Stephenville by thunderstorm winds. The newspaper reported that the northwest parts of the city appeared to be hit the hardest by the winds. Power lines were also down in parts of the city. |
| March 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $5,000 | A limb fell on a car, and a power pole was blown down. |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $5,000 | Trees and power lines were blown by high winds. |
| April 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $5,000 | Power lines were blown down by high winds. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $5,000 | Trees were blown down across a road. |
| May 2007 | Hail | Stephenville | $5,000 | no account filed |
| April 2017 | Hail | Stephenville | $4,000 | Storm Spotter reported quarter size hail south of Stephenville, TX. |
| February 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $2,000 | Trees and power lines were blown down. A travel trailer was flipped over. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $2,000 | Trees, large tree limbs and power lines were blown down by high winds. |
| June 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $2,000 | Large trees and power lines were blown down between Dublin and Stephenville. |
| September 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $500 | A tree partially fell onto a home on McNeill Street in Stephenville. Significant damage did not occur. |
| August 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | $500 | Large tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds. |
| July 2025 | Flash Flood | Stephenville | - | Fire and rescue reported 2 water rescues in Stephenville, with evacuations underway in one neighborhood as of this report. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Stephenville | - | Public report via MPing application of quarter-sized hail. |
| April 2023 | Hail | Stephenville | - | Amateur radio reported quarter sized hail near the intersection of Highway 377 and Alexander Road in Stephenville. |
| March 2022 | Hail | Stephenville | - | A public report indicated quarter sized hail about 3 miles west-northwest of Stephenville, TX. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Stephenville | - | Fire and Rescue reported half-dollar sized hail in Stephenville, TX. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Stephenville | - | A public report indicated dime sized hail in Stephenville, TX. |
| May 2021 | Hail | Stephenville | - | A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail in Stephenville, TX. |
| May 2015 | Hail | Stephenville | - | Amateur radio reported ping pong ball sized hail in Stephenville, TX. |
| May 2015 | Hail | Stephenville | - | A public report of 2-inch diameter hail in Stephenville, TX was received via social media. |
| May 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | - | The AWOS in Stephenville measured a wind gust to 58 mph. |
| May 2015 | Flood | Stephenville | - | The Erath County Sheriff's Department reported that CR 251 and FM 1702 remained closed due to flooding. |
| April 2014 | Hail | Stephenville | - | Amateur radio spotters reported quarter sized hail in Stephenville. |
| April 2014 | Hail | Stephenville | - | Quarter sized hail was reported by a member of the public in Stephenville. |
| March 2012 | Hail | Stephenville | - | Dime sized hail mixed with a few quarter sized hail stones fell in Stephenville. |
| January 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Stephenville | - | A trained spotter measured a 66 mph wind gust in the city of Stephenville. |
Map coverage status
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.
Listed places nearby
5 within 8 milesOther 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Stephenville Downtown Historic District | 0.2 miles | 2018 |
 | Erath County Courthouse | 0.2 miles | 1977 |
 | First National Bank Building | 0.2 miles | 2015 |
 | Erath Memorial Arch | 0.4 miles | 2018 |
| Wyatt-Hickie Ranch Complex | 6.0 miles | 1985 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 80004116 in Record Group 79. |
| Erath County | All 9 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.