Our Properties
The Montgomery Historical Society preserves the heritage of downtown Montgomery, Texas, by owning and maintaining seven historic buildings. Step into Montgomery’s history by exploring the historic homes and sites cared for by MHS. Plan a tour, take a walking tour through town, visit the N.H. Davis Museum, and discover the stories, places, and people that shaped our community.
Help keep local history alive. By attending events, volunteering, becoming a member, or making a donation, you support our mission to preserve Montgomery’s historic buildings, share educational programs, and protect our town’s legacy for future generations. MHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Federal Tax ID/EIN: 76-0027722.
Addison-Gandy House
The home was built in 1892 for John Britton Addison and his wife, Martha Bowe Davis Addison. They raised a family here and the home even spent some time as a rooming house run by Martha Bowe Davis Addison.
While it may rest quietly and empty on a grassy corner lot now, Montgomery’s Addison-Gandy House is full of rich stories about the family who once lived there. It’s been a family home, a hotel, a previous stop on the annual Christmas home tour and the scene of one of Montgomery’s most talked about “miracles.
Arnold-Simonton House
Built in 1845 by Dr. E. J. Arnold. It is of typical cottage construction with dentil trim, wide hall and wainscoating and is one of the oldest houses in Montgomery County. The Greek-revival structure was built in 1845 by Dr. E. J. Arnold. Dr. Arnold moved from Connecticut in the mid-1830’s with his wife Rhoda Ann Warner.
McCall Law Office
Built in the 1880’s in Willis, the law office was used by Screven A. McCall while he was a lawyer, District Attorney, County and District Judge in Montgomery County.
N.H. Davis Pioneer Complex & Museum
The N.H. Davis Pioneer Complex and Museum showcases period furnishings and memorabilia in a pioneer home.
Old Baptist Church
The Baptist Church in Montgomery was organized on December 28, 1850 with 31 charter members.
Old Methodist Churchyard Cemetery
In Jan. 1839, the Rev. Isaac Strickland organized a Methodist Church whose members soon built a log meetinghouse on this site donated by founders of the town of Montgomery. The churchyard came into use for burials during the 1840s.
N.H. Davis Law Office
This building was Judge Nathaniel Hart Davis’ law office, built in 1845. This frame structure was first used not only his law office, but it also served as his living quarters.