Hueston, Matthew, House
Also known as: The Davidson House
Why it's listed
Set on a large farm near Hamilton, Ohio, this two-story stone house was built by Matthew Hueston, who completed it in 1813 on Four Mile Creek. The original block is rectangular and made of coursed stone, with a five-bay facade, a recessed center entrance, deeply set 6/6 windows, and stone voussoirs and sills. Massive interior end chimneys and square gable-end windows complete the original design. A two-part frame addition and porches were added at the rear and west end in 1938-39, and the house remains in excellent condition. Hueston was born in Pennsylvania in 1771 and came down the Ohio River in 1793, serving as a commissary at Fort Washington and with General Wayne's army. He later became Butler County's largest landholder, a militia colonel, a justice of the peace, and a county commissioner from 1826 to 1835. The house is valued as an example of sturdy rural stone architecture and as a local landmark.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a fine example of rural stone architecture whose simple form reflects the strength needed for early nineteenth-century frontier dwellings. It is also tied to Matthew Hueston, one of the earliest settlers of the Northwest Territory and one of Butler County's first and largest landowners, who held several local offices.
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 77001045, listed September 16, 1977. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1320 Four Mile Creek Rd., Hamilton |
|---|---|
| County | Butler County |
| Listed | September 16, 1977 |
| Reference number | 77001045 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Matthew Hueston |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition, privately owned, and used as a private residence on a large farm. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.46688, -84.60582 (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 77001045.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6790703
- This listing as JSON
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