Fox-Pope Farm
Why it's listed
This farmstead in Welshfield, Geauga County, Ohio, grew from a c. 1820 post-and-girt house and bank barn into a prosperous dairy operation. Captain John Fox, who arrived in 1819, completed a brick Greek Revival house in 1845, the first brick house in the area. Its entry shows strong Federal influence. After the Civil War, David L. Pope, who married Fox's daughter Emily, expanded the farm and built a cheese factory and store in 1865. Pope served as president of the Ohio State Dairymen's Association and sat on the State Board of Agriculture. The district includes the house with its moved c. 1820 rear ell, a carriage house, stable, granary, bank barn, milk house, cheese factory ruins, and an irrigation system of dams, reservoirs and a dike. Old trees and open farmland keep the setting close to its 19th-century appearance. The farm was listed for its agricultural importance, its association with Fox and Pope, and its illustration of a complete historic farmstead.
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| Period of significance | c. 1820-1933 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Acreage | 120 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Fox-Pope Farm (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.