Stagecoach Inn
Also known as: Bassett House
Why it's listed
Stagecoach Inn, also called the Bassett House, is a two-story wood-frame building on the north side of Huron Street in Vermilion, Ohio, between Decatur and Jefferson streets. Dating to the 1850s, it began as a hotel and is now a house. It sits on a large lakefront lot with shrubbery and trees, and the property is well maintained. The building shows Greek Revival features, notably its cornice and central entrance, and rests on a stone foundation. Two dormer windows in the roof were added later, and the building has been altered a number of times. Its importance lies in its history as a stopping place for east-west travellers passing through Vermilion. It represents the town's role as a stop-over for overland travel along the lakefront. It was included in a multiple-resource group of Vermilion's Harbour Town properties.
Significance in brief: The building was once a stopping place for east-west travellers through Vermilion. It represents the town's role as a stop-over for overland travel along the lakefront. It also retains Greek Revival elements such as its cornice and central entrance.
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 79003924, listed November 14, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 5798 Huron St., Vermilion |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | November 14, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003924 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Now used as a house; condition listed as good, with a very good exterior. The building has been altered over the years, including later dormer windows. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.42307, -82.36978 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 79003924.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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