Young, Capt., House
Why it's listed
Standing at the southwest corner of Decatur and Ohio streets in Vermilion, Ohio, this two-story wood frame house dates to the 1860s and was built for Captain Young, a lake captain who settled in the town. It has a stone foundation, clapboard siding, and a gable roof covered with asphalt shingles. The design is late Greek Revival with early Italianate influence. The heavy cornice and simple window openings are Greek Revival features, while the lack of cornice returns and corner pilasters shows it is not purely in that style. The elaborate main entrance is of special interest, and the front porch is a later addition. The house sits on an unusually large lot with shade trees, shrubbery, and a wood fence around the grounds. It was recognized as a well-preserved example of the shift from Greek Revival to Italianate design and as a link to Vermilion's maritime history. It remains in residential use and in very good condition.
Significance in brief: It is described as a well-preserved example of the transition from Greek Revival to Italianate architecture. It also has a connection to Vermilion's maritime history, since Captain Young was a lake captain who settled in the town.
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 79003945, listed November 14, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Jct. of Decatur & Ohio Sts., Vermilion |
|---|---|
| County | Erie County |
| Listed | November 14, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003945 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival transitional |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a residence; interior and exterior condition both listed as very good. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.41976, -82.37021 (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 79003945.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137784324
- This listing as JSON
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