Ferguson, Andrew, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1840 east of West Lafayette in Coshocton County, Ohio, this L-shaped brick house was the home of Col. Andrew Ferguson. It is laid in common bond on a sandstone foundation, with a five-bay front, six-over-six windows with stone lintels, a slate gable roof, and a cherry entrance door with transom and sidelights. A one-story addition with an arcaded porch was added about 1889. Inside are fourteen rooms, original pine trim, five fireplaces, and a central hall with a cherry balustrade said to have been carved by Ferguson. Ferguson was born in Ireland in 1795 and settled in Lafayette Township around 1825. He served as a land contractor for the Ohio Erie Canal, as county commissioner from 1833 to 1838, and in the state legislature in 1850-1851. He once owned more than five hundred acres. The house stayed in the family until 1910 and is valued as brick vernacular architecture and as a reminder of an early local leader.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents the house as an outstanding example of vernacular brick architecture. It also argues the house is significant as the residence of Andrew Ferguson, an early settler and prominent county figure who worked on the Ohio Erie Canal, served as county commissioner and as a state legislator, and helped set up a weekly newspaper.
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 78002028, listed November 30, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | E of West Lafayette on OH 751, West Lafayette |
|---|---|
| County | Coshocton County |
| Listed | November 30, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002028 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1840 |
| Architect / builder | Andrew Ferguson |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Transportation, Exploration/Settlement, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The nomination says the current owner has begun a careful restoration of the interior and exterior. The form checks private residence as the present use. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.27198, -81.72718 (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 78002028.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137623956
- This listing as JSON
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