Heckler Farmhouse
Also known as: Teresa Kahler Farmhouse
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Near Crestline in Crawford County, Ohio, this two-story brick farmhouse sits on the south side of Oldfield Road. It is thought to date from about 1830, though the exact year is unknown. The rectangular main block rests on a coursed rubble foundation, with common-bond brick walls, three bays on each side, and original six-over-six windows with stone sills and brick flat arches. A story-and-a-half brick wing extends to the south and appears to have been built at the same time. The house has the form and proportions of Greek Revival design but lacks its decorative detail. Its importance is local. In this part of Ohio, buildings from the 1830s and 1840s were mostly frame, and a survey of rural areas around Crestline and Galion found only two brick houses from that period. Only this one is Greek Revival in style, which makes it unusual for its area. The nearby barns and outbuildings were judged not significant.
Significance in brief: The house is of local architectural significance. Early brick farmhouses are scarce in the Crawford County area, where buildings of the 1830-40 period were mostly frame. Of two brick houses of that era found near Crestline, it is the only one in the Greek Revival style.
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 76001385, listed May 3, 1976. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | N of Crestline off OH 61 on Oldfield Rd., Crestline |
|---|---|
| County | Crawford County |
| Listed | May 3, 1976 |
| Reference number | 76001385 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | Circa 1830 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival (simple, unadorned; described as vernacular Greek Revival on the data sheet) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in good condition and altered; the form lists it as occupied and in use as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.79873, -82.73779 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 76001385.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137631737
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.