Tyler has a variety of eclectic and historic homes that have become iconic landmarks. Tyler is home to seven National Register historic
Districts, plus two local overlay districts. There are approximately 138 homes that echo the city's past, and below we have furnished some
of the more distinguished homes and buildings.
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Goodman Home, built originally in 1859 as a one-story home. The Goodman family purchased
the home around 1880 and added a second floor. It was remodeled in 1926 to its current state
and remains to this date one of Tyler's most iconic homes.
The Bonner-Whitaker-McClendon home was built around 1878 and received a Texas and Tyler landmark posting in 1984.
It is a two-story cypress and pine house constructed on a brick foundation. The land
once belonged to James Pinckney Henderson, 1st governor of Texas from 1846 to 1847. It is now a museum and is
located at 421 S. College Ave..
Oldest house in Tyler, Bell-Jones House, built 1847. Scheduled for preservation. Located at 421 S. College Ave.
Ramey House, built in 1903. Located 605 S Broadway.
Bonner House, built in 1888 by John T Bonner, former Speaker, Texas Legislature. The 2nd story of the home was destroyed in
a fire in 1926. It features a traditional Queen Anne turrret and curved glass windows. It was restored in 1989 and is Located
at 625 S. Vine.
Ramsour House, built in the 1870s. Located 1604 Bois D'Arc.
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