Harvey, Eli, House
Also known as: Herbert and Lucille Hadley House; Arrowhead Farm
Why it's listed
Built around 1826-1830 by Eli Harvey, this two-story common bond brick farmhouse sits on a fieldstone foundation near Clarksville, Ohio. Its three-bay facade has a central door under a small open porch, and a rear wing was raised to two stories before 1870. Inside, original mantels, floor-to-ceiling cabinets and a hearth with a 19th-century crane survive, and a hand-hewn-beam barn stands behind the house. The brick was burned in a nearby field. The house is probably the oldest in a 2,000-acre survey tract that makes up about a fifth of Adams Township. It recalls the Quaker families who left the slave states for the Todd's Fork area, beginning in 1806. Eli Harvey and his father William traveled to spread Quaker teachings, and Eli sheltered Virginia refugees during the Civil War. His son William Penn Harvey, a Quaker minister, grew up here, and a grandson, Eli Harvey, became a noted animal sculptor.
Significance in brief: It is probably the oldest house in the 2,000-acre Baytop Survey 2372 tract, which makes up about one fifth of Adams Township. It is a tangible reminder of the Quaker migration and settlement of the Todd's Fork area, led by the Harvey family. The family included a Quaker minister and author and a noted animal sculptor.
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 78002024, listed February 14, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1133 Lebanon Rd., Clarksville |
|---|---|
| County | Clinton County |
| Listed | February 14, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002024 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1826-1830 |
| Architect / builder | Eli Harvey |
| Areas of significance | Art, Exploration/Settlement, Religion, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as occupied, private residence and agriculture use; the house retains many original interior features, with additions and alterations made in the 20th century. |
| Acreage | 5 |
| Coordinates | 39.44348, -83.96025 (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 78002024.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137613674
- This listing as JSON
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