Adams, Demas, House
Also known as: Frank G. Corbin House
Why it's listed
Located at 721 High Street in Worthington, Ohio, this Federal-style house was built in 1818 for Demas Adams, who married one of the daughters of James Kilbourn, the founder of Worthington. It is a rectangular braced frame building with a limestone block foundation, a gable roof with shingles, and a five-bay front. Wood siding added in 1952 covers the original black walnut siding, and the foundation walls have been repaired and stuccoed. Inside, the original fireplaces, woodwork and ash floors survive in good condition. It is considered the oldest of the early 19th century braced frame houses in Worthington still in an excellent state of preservation. In the 1850s it was the home of Rev. Uriah Heath, a Methodist minister who helped found the Worthington Female Seminary. The house sits on a corner lot of less than an acre, with homes on three sides, and its exterior appearance has been compared to a New England home.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it the oldest of the early 19th century braced frame houses in Worthington, preserved in excellent condition. It was built for Demas Adams, who married a daughter of Worthington founder James Kilbourn. In the 1850s it was the home of Rev. Uriah Heath, a Methodist minister and a founder of the Worthington Female Seminary.
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 80003005, listed April 17, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 721 High St., Worthington |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 17, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003005 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1818 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Education, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; interior and exterior condition both described as good. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Worthington Historic District |
| Coordinates | 40.08872, -83.01869 (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 80003005.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5255086
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.