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Hoopes-Smith House

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

From the record

“The Hoopes-Smith House is a late Victorian period, Queen Anne Style home built between 1890 and 1892 in Rockport, Texas by James M. Hoopes (1839-1931), a prominent local businessman and land developer.”

Wikipedia article Hoopes-Smith House, CC BY-SA 4.0.

One of 6 National Register listings published here for Aransas County · listed in 1994 · category: Building.

Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service

The listing

  • What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 2 buildingss as contributing to the listing.
  • Listed as. Hoopes--Smith House - the National Register files a house under its owner's surname.
  • Address. 417 N. Broadway, Rockport, 78382
  • When was it listed? August 1994
  • Category. building
  • Census division. Rockport
  • Architectural style. Queen Anne style
  • National Register reference number. 94001016 - 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

200 since 2006

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 200 fires within 5 miles of Hoopes-Smith House between 2006 and 2020, burning about 1,044 acres in total. 3 started naturally. 9 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
Missing data/not specified/undetermined106
Debris and open burning51
Equipment and vehicle use10
Arson/incendiarism9
Power generation/transmission/distribution9
Misuse of fire by a minor6
Smoking6
Natural3

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
7 September 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceFULTON WISHERT BRUSH FIRE
6 September 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Service3300 BYPASS 35
5 September 2011Missing data/not specified/undetermined10 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceROCKPORT BRUSHFIRE ASSIST
3 September 2011Debris and open burning1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Service2101 MRYTLE
24 September 2013Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Service418 RATTLESNAKE POINT RD
23 September 2016Debris and open burning3.0 acresTexas A & M Forest ServiceCLUB
14 September 2015Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreTexas A & M Forest Service414 OLD SALT LAKE RD
13 September 2012Natural1.0 acresTexas A & M Forest Service510 RATTLESNAKE POINT RD

Every fire recorded in Aransas County

Storms near this property

60 of 85 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Rockport, the town this property stands in, in 85 storm reports between 1995 and 2026: 31 flash flood, 20 thunderstorm wind, 14 hail, 8 flood. 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.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
July 2006Flash FloodRockport$1,500,000Widespread flooding occurred in Rockport, where between 5 and 8 inches of rain fell, much over a 2 hour period. Almost all city streets became flooded, including Market Street and Austin Street where numerous businesses had water enter their buildings. There was also several homes throughout the city that were flooded. Two nursing homes also had water enter their buildings. City officials reported over 100 cars stalled in high water. In addition, an 11 year old boy had to be rescued when he slipped into a storm drain while playing near the high water. The following are 24 rainfall totals from around the area:Rockport (ASOS): 3.34 inchesRockport (City): 7.15 inchesRockport 3N: 4.18 inchesLamar Peninsula: 3.77 inchesAransas Wildlife Refuge: 2.30 inchesProperty damage estimates are rough, and may be underestimated.
July 2021Flash FloodRockport$500,000Numerous water rescues occurred due to flooded streets with vehicles stranded. Some residents were evacuated due to water entering buildings. Water was a foot deep at the Presbyterian Church. Multiple roads were closed in Rockport and Fulton, including Market Street, Champions Drive at Royal Oaks Drive, and FM 2165 from Business 35 to Linden.
January 2011Thunderstorm WindRockport$400,000Wood roof and awning of home blown completely off. Part of the roof blown into roof of nearby house. One snapped tree limb blown through wall of house. Roof damage and trees uprooted along a two mile path from Live Oak Elementary school to the intersection of Nopal and Austin Streets.
May 2016Flash FloodRockport$250,000Many roads were flooded in the northern parts of Aransas Pass. North Commercial Avenue, North Houston, and North Avenue A were under flood waters. Numerous homes were affected by flood waters.
June 2010Tornado (EF2)Rockport$250,000An NWS survey team concluded a tornado touched down 4 miles west of Rockport. The tornado was on the ground for roughly 3.75 miles, traveling southeast and ending near Bypass 35 and 16th streets. The maximum wind speed was estimated at 120 mph, an EF-2, and had a maximum width of almost 3/10 of a mile. Several homes were damaged, an RV flipped, and 4 boats damaged. A home weather station recorded a peak wind gust to 103 mph before failing. Over 20 large tension poles were snapped completely off along Hwy 1069. Hundreds of trees and tree limbs were snapped. Vehicles at a salvage yard were moved several yards, and a garage was completely destroyed. An 18 wheeler was flipped over along Bypass 35.
June 2015Flash FloodRockport$100,000Flash flooding occurred across much of the county. Stadium Drive near Rockport High School was flooded. Water entered a home in Rockport. Much of Highway 35 from Aransas Pass to north of Lamar was flooded. Water, Enterprise, West Market, Omohundro, Broadway, East Sabinal, Fuqua, and East Laurel Streets were flooded in Rockport. Several vehicles were stranded in high water near Sonny Watkins Drive in Rockport.
April 2015Thunderstorm WindRockport$100,000Power poles were blown down southwest of Rockport.
May 2021Flash FloodRockport$50,000Roads under water in Rockport with cars stuck in the flood waters.
June 2010Thunderstorm WindRockport$20,000At the Cove Harbor Marina signs were snapped and roofs partially damaged. Several power lines and trees were reported downed throughout the city of Rockport.
October 2009Thunderstorm WindRockport$20,000Straight-line winds ripped the patio roof off the bait shop at the Fin and Feather RV park. Two power poles were knocked down and a vehicle was damaged in the parking lot.
May 2012HailRockport$10,000Golf ball sized hail was reported on the southwest side of Rockport.
August 2009Tornado (EF0)Rockport$10,000Damage was confined to power lines blown down north of Aransas Pass, along Highway 35.
March 2007Thunderstorm WindRockport$10,000Large metal storage shed on 12th St. and Bypass 35 was destroyed. A roof was blown off of a boat barn. Broken tree limbs also reported in the Country Club area along with wind damage to the siding of house. Fences were blown down in a development just suth of Cove Harbor. Three boats were flipped on side at Business 35 and the harbor.|
February 2017Thunderstorm WindRockport$7,000A front porch and roof were damaged at a house on Jacoby Lane.
June 2024Tornado (EF0)Rockport$5,000Two brief EF-0 tornadoes were produced from the same parent|circulation as a waterspout came ashore near Rockport, TX. The initial|damage as it came on shore was confined to some minor tree damage and a|few shingles missing from a couple homes. The tornado then lifted and |eventually reformed near FM1781 where it destroyed a couple carports and|two sheds. It also snapped some smaller trees and broke numerous large|branches before dissipating.
May 2019Flash FloodRockport$5,000Videos on social media showed street flooding across portions of Rockport.
May 2019HailRockport$5,000Quarter sized hail occurred in Rockport.
March 2016Thunderstorm WindRockport$5,000Roof damage occurred to a home along Rattlesnake Point Road near Rockport.
May 2015Thunderstorm WindRockport$5,000A small wooden building was destroyed near the pharmacy.
May 2012HailRockport$5,000Spotter reported quarter sized hail southwest of Rockport.
July 2010Tornado (EF0)Rockport$5,000A tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of 9th Street and Business 35. Windows were blown out of the Kimco Business. This tornado occurred in the outer rainbands of Hurricane Alex.
February 2026Thunderstorm WindRockport-Sheet metal from a carport ripped off. Time estimated by radar.
May 2025FloodRockport-Report from mPING of Cropland/Yard Flooding.
November 2025FloodRockport-Report from mping.
September 2025Heavy RainRockport-Weather station near Rockport measured 2.53 inches.
June 2024Flash FloodRockport-Flooding with water over roads at FM1069 near Port Bay.
June 2024Heavy RainRockport-Personal rain gauge observed 9.55 of rain through 7 PM as Tropical Storm Alberto rainbands moved through.
May 2023Flash FloodRockport-Rockport Police Department reported several streets flooded across the city with roads impassable for small cars.
September 2022FloodRockport-Farm to Market Road 70 was closed between US Highway 77 and State Highway 286 due to flooding on Petronila Creek.
May 2021Flash FloodRockport-Report from Mping of roads flooded and some streets closed in Rockport.
May 2021FloodRockport-Minor flooding of roadways reported west of Rockport from heavy rain.
May 2021FloodRockport-Street flooding reported near Rockport.
July 2021FloodRockport-Flood waters were slow to recede across most of Rockport into the evening hours. Flood waters were as deep as a foot near the Presbyterian Church and some roads remained impassable.
July 2021Flash FloodRockport-Social media reported street flooding occurred throughout the city of Rockport.
July 2021Flash FloodRockport-FM 1069 and Highway 35 near Aransas Pass was closed due to flooding.
November 2021Thunderstorm WindRockport-Public report of weather station recording a wind gust to 64 mph west of Rockport.
May 2021Flash FloodRockport-Street closure reported due to heavy rain.
May 2021Flash FloodRockport-Streets flooded in Aransas County near Bypass 35 with motorists unable to cross several roadways.
April 2018Thunderstorm WindRockport-Storm spotter measured a 62 mph wind gust in Rockport.
June 2018Flash FloodRockport-Roads from Market Street to Key Allegro were closed due to water over the road in Rockport.
May 2017Thunderstorm WindRockport-NOS site in Rockport measured a gust to 51 knots.
May 2017HailRockport-Ping pong ball sized hail occurred near Sparks Colony Drive west of Rockport.
June 2017Flash FloodRockport-Water covered the road at Enterprise Boulevard and Omohundro Street in Rockport. The road became impassable.
May 2016Flash FloodRockport-Several roads in the southern portion of Rockport were under water.
March 2015Flash FloodRockport-Several streets were flooded in Rockport.
May 2015Funnel CloudRockport-A funnel cloud was sighted near Rockport.
September 2015Flash FloodRockport-Water covered the roadways in several locations in Rockport including West Market Street, Business 35, and Austin Street.
April 2015Flash FloodRockport-Numerous roads and intersections flooded around Rockport.
September 2013Flash FloodRockport-Aransas County Sheriff's Office reported water was up to 1.5 feet near Market Street and Highway 35 Bypass.
May 2012Funnel CloudRockport-Spotter reported a funnel cloud near Highway 35.
July 2010Funnel CloudRockport-Brief funnel cloud observed in Rockport.
January 2010FloodRockport-Water was reported over the southbound lane of Business 35L near Stapp St. Water was reported over FM 1781, near FM 1069. Water was reported over FM 1069 at various locations between 1069 and SH 188. Flooding of these roads, creeks, and lowland fields were observed several hours after the heavy rainfall had ended.
September 2010FloodRockport-FM 1069 from State Highway 188 to Business 35 is closed due to high water.
September 2010Flash FloodRockport-Roads flooded and impassible around the Rockport High School area. Some vehicles needed assistance getting out of the flooded roadways.
September 2010Heavy RainRockport-Rainfall amount of 4.5 inches with 2.5 inches in 1 hour between 3 and 4 PM.|Water was over the roads but passable.
September 2007Tornado (EF0)Rockport-This weak tornado orginally began as a waterspout over Copano Bay. The tornado dissipated shortly after making landfall.
June 2006Flash FloodRockport-Between 4 and 6 inches of rain fell in Rockport, leaving some city streets flooded, including Market Street at Business 35.
May 2006Flash FloodRockport-Heavy rain associated with a squall line resulted in Market Street in Rockport being flooded, along with many roads in the downtown Rockport area, South Rockport and along Omohundro Street. Rising water entered some shops in the downtown Rockport area.
September 2005Flash FloodRockport-Thunderstorms with heavy rainfall trained across far eastern San Patricio, Aransas, and southern Refugio counties. Doppler radar estimated between 2 and 3 inches of rain fell across Aransas county in a 1 to 2 hour timeframe, resulting in flooding of several roadways in and around Rockport. Most notable was the State Highway 35 bypass at Market Street.
June 2003Thunderstorm WindRockport-County sheriff reported downed power lines.

Every storm recorded in Aransas County

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

4 within 8 miles

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 PropertyDistance Listed
Bracht House0.2 miles2023
Rockport School0.2 miles2024
T. H. Mathis House0.8 miles1971
George W. Fulton Mansion2.3 miles1975

Sources for this property

National Archives recordThe nomination case file for reference 94001016 in Record Group 79.
Wikipedia articleCommunity-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA.
Aransas CountyAll 6 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.