Historic Alpine

https://thc.texas.gov/news-releases/alpine-downtown-historic-district-listed-national-register-historic-places?fbclid=IwY2xjawSPE65leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEea6HDHfjc0QnpVtG2K6oYKSjQVFP08E9I5ODgno-HzG_GVySnHa9uWlR7mys_aem_UmrUP1y0MjbpxCl0pq3RkQ

Congratulations Alpine, Texas!

The Alpine Downtown Historic District has officially been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. After years of research, advocacy, collaboration, and persistence, Alpine's historic downtown has received the national recognition it deserves.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible, especially the City of Alpine for supporting the historic district study and Post Oak Preservation Solutions for guiding the nomination process.

Special thanks also to the Archives of the Big Bend, the Historic Alpine Board: Abbey Branch, Mayor Catherine Eaves, Matt Walter, Wendy Little, Carol Fairlie, Dona Ward, and Kirsten Moody and to the many volunteers, property owners, supporters, and community members who contributed along the way.

A special nod as well to Debra Bach, Anna Mod, Pete Peterson, Judge Greg Henington, and Ward 5 Councilman Rick Stephens for their support and encouragement throughout this journey.

This designation is more than a recognition of our past. It is an investment in Alpine's future and an important tool for preserving the places that make our community unique.

Congratulations, Alpine, Texas. Now it is officially Historic Alpine!

Alpine Downtown Historic District Listed in the National Register of Historic Places | Texas Historical Commission AUSTIN, Texas — The Alpine Downtown Historic District was recently listed in the National Register of Historic Places in recognition of its importance to the history of Brewster County and Far West Texas. Noted for its historical significance, the district joins other properties across the state w...

This is an extraordinary moment for Alpine and Far West Texas.

When Historic Alpine was formed in 2020, one of our primary goals was to help pursue National Register designation for Downtown Alpine; and, today that vision becomes reality.

This designation is more than recognition of our history. It creates new opportunities for preservation-based economic development, heritage tourism, thoughtful reinvestment, and the long-term stewardship of Alpine’s historic character.

Most importantly, this is just the beginning.

SAVE THE DATE
Historic Tax Credit Workshop
June 3, 2026 | 6–8 PM
Alpine Civic Center

Hosted by Historic Alpine, the City of Alpine, and Post Oak Preservation Solutions.

This educational workshop and Q&A session will help property owners, business owners, and community members better understand:
• historic tax credits and incentives
• preservation opportunities within the new district
• eligible building improvements
• and how we can collectively strengthen and revitalize Downtown Alpine for future generations

We are deeply grateful to the City of Alpine for supporting this effort through Hotel Occupancy Tax funding, and to Post Oak Preservation Solutions, the Archives of the Big Bend, and the many community members, historians, and advocates who helped make this achievement possible.

The future of Alpine is rooted in its history.