Miller, Daniel, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1833, this brick farmhouse west of West Lafayette, Ohio, is a Greek Revival residence with a five-bay, two-story main block and a rear wing that gives it a T-shaped plan. It rests on a sandstone foundation, with sandstone sills and lintels and unusual nine-over-six window sash. Inside, a large open stairway with a cherry railing and broad cantilevered steps is the most notable feature. Two parlors flank the main hall, and the original woodwork largely survives. The land came from pioneer George Miller, who bought 986 acres in 1806 and sold 300 acres to his son Daniel in 1823. Daniel built the house ten years later. His son Basil, a prosperous farmer and school board member, later owned it, and descendants held it until the 1930s. It was listed because it is a well-preserved Greek Revival farmhouse, one of few five-bay brick examples left in Coshocton County, with a stairway claimed to be the county's finest of its period.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an impressive, well-preserved example of Greek Revival architecture and one of the few surviving five-bay brick farmhouses in Coshocton County. Its main stairway is claimed to be the largest and finest of its period in the county. The house also has secondary significance as the long-time home of a prosperous, politically active farmer.
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 80002967, listed January 3, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | W of West Lafayette at 52357 SR 16, West Lafayette |
|---|---|
| County | Coshocton County |
| Listed | January 3, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80002967 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition, on its original site, with some alterations; in use as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 2.1 |
| Coordinates | 40.27787, -81.77736 (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 80002967.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137624787
- This listing as JSON
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