Lasher-Davis House
Why it's listed
Built in 1865, this modest frame cottage on West Main Street in Nelliston is a rare unaltered example of housing for workingmen's families. It has a gable front, three bays, narrow siding, corner boards, a simple boxed eave, and double-hung windows with unusual wooden lintels that have cut-out detail. Original six-over-six windows survive upstairs, and a bracketed porch with cut-out railings remains in place. A nineteenth-century addition extends from the rear. Inside, the plan includes a kitchen at the rear, a narrow hall with a turned-baluster staircase, a small parlor, a dining room, and two upstairs bedrooms. Stoves provided heat. The lot was bought in 1865 by Dewitt Lasher from Abram Nellis, who helped develop the village. Four similar cottages were built on small lots here to house workers drawn by the quarries and railroad, and this is the only one not altered in unsuitable ways. Its listing recognizes both its historical and architectural value to the village.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites both historical and architectural significance to Nelliston. It is one of four similar workmen's cottages on West Main Street and the only one that remains intact. It illustrates housing for workers drawn by the quarries and railroad.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80002656, listed September 27, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | U.S. 5, Nelliston |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Listed | September 27, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80002656 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as little altered and in intact condition, with its original porch retained. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.93594, -74.61476 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80002656.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6493196
- This listing as JSON
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