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Katherine Anne Porter House, Historic author house in Kyle, Texas.

The Katherine Anne Porter House features an L-shaped architectural design with preserved interior spaces that reflect residential construction from the 1890s period.

Built in 1890 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2004, this house marks the childhood residence of American writer Katherine Anne Porter.

The Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, housed within the structure, maintains collections of the author's works and hosts regular literary readings.

Located at 508 West Center Street in Kyle, Texas, the house accepts visitors through scheduled appointments and offers guided tours of the preserved rooms.

The property contains original architectural elements from 1890 to 1924, serving as both a museum and an active literary center for Texas State University programs.

Location: Texas

GPS coordinates: 29.98917,-97.87944

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25

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