McCook, Daniel, House
Why it's listed
Built about 1837 on the southwest corner of the Public Square in Carrollton, this ell-shaped, two-story brick house was the home of lawyer Daniel McCook, the first clerk of the court of common pleas in newly organized Carroll County. It has Federal proportions, a gable roof, a chimney at each end, a light Classical cornice and stone foundation and lintels. A stone-arched doorway with side- and fan-lights is centered on the five-part facade. Inside, a hall and stairway separate two large rooms. The McCook family lived here until 1853, and four of Daniel's youngest sons were born in the house. Daniel and eight sons, with five sons of his brother John, served the Union in the Civil War, and thirteen of the fourteen became officers. Daniel died of wounds received at Buffington Island. The State of Ohio acquired the house in 1941 and dedicated it in 1948 as a memorial. Part of it now displays family and Civil War memorabilia.
Significance in brief: The house was the home of Daniel McCook, whose family, the "Fighting McCooks," sent Daniel, eight sons and five nephews into Union service in the Civil War. Fourteen took part, thirteen as officers, and several held civilian offices as well. The house was the birthplace of his four youngest sons and was dedicated in 1948 as a memorial to the family.
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 70000486, listed November 10, 1970. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Public Sq., Carrollton |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Listed | November 10, 1970 |
| Reference number | 70000486 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1837 |
| Architect / builder | Daniel McCook (erected the house) |
| Architectural style | Federal proportions |
| Areas of significance | Military |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Preserved by the Ohio Historical Society as a museum; condition listed as good, with one room restored and others furnished in period style. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.57207, -81.08713 (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 70000486.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5218096
- This listing as JSON
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