Pierson, Ole and Ann, Farm
W of Clifton, Clifton, TXThough the Ole and Ann Pierson house has been more heavily altered than most of the other stone houses in this nomination, it is deemed significant because of its association with two of the original Norwegian settlers in Bosque County. The original stone portion of the residence, moreover, has not had its historic integrity overly impaired. It is said by present and past owners to date to pre-Civil War times.
Local significance of the building:Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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