Abbott-Page House
Why it's listed
This farmhouse on Mason Road, northeast of Milan in Erie County, Ohio, was finished in 1824 and blends Federal and Greek Revival design. It has a modified T-shape with a gable roof, a central south-facing gable, side gables and a rear kitchen ell, with narrow lapped siding and six-over-six windows. A porch that once ran across the front was enclosed in the 1920s, and plain Doric columns remain. Inside, a curving stairway with a cherry handrail rises from the central hall. David Abbott, an early settler who purchased 1,800 acres and held many public offices, began the house around 1820 and died before it was done. His son Benjamin completed it. Homer Page bought the farm in 1861, and the Page family has held it since. Page was a wealthy farmer whose wife, Marion Edison, was a sister of Thomas Edison. The property is notable for its architecture and for being owned by only two families.
Significance in brief: It is presented as a good example of a late Federal-Greek Revival transitional building. It is also an early surviving farm owned by only two families in about 150 years, and it is tied to David Abbott, an early settler and public figure, and to Homer Page, who married a sister of Thomas Edison.
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 75001383, listed May 27, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 2.5 mi. NE of Milan on Mason Rd., Milan |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | May 27, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001383 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century (1824; altered 1920) |
| Architectural style | Late Federal-Greek Revival transitional |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in good condition, altered, on its original site, and used as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 41.33655, -82.58339 (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 75001383.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4664351
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.