Agler-La Follette House
Why it's listed
Built around 1824 in Mifflin Township, this two-story brick house on Sunbury Road reflects rural Federal design. It rests on a stone foundation under a gable roof, with a symmetrical five-bay facade laid in Flemish bond. Details include jack arches over the windows, a central six-panel door beneath a semi-elliptical fanlight, and a frieze decorated with triglyphs and rosettes. Inside, swags, rosettes, fans and fluting adorn the door and window trim and mantels, which are made of cherry, walnut and butternut. Frederick Agler, who moved to the Alum Creek area in 1806 and became the township's first Justice of the Peace in 1811, is believed to have had the house under construction when he died in 1824. It remained in the Agler family until recently. After several years of neglect, a new buyer intended to restore it. Its restrained design and quality craftsmanship made it among the finest houses in the area when built.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as an excellent example of rural Federal architecture in Franklin County. Its proportions, frieze, entrance and fine interior woodwork indicate accomplished craftsmen, and it was likely one of the finest houses in the area when built. It is also tied to Frederick Agler, a prominent early settler of Mifflin Township.
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 78002062, listed December 14, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2621 Sunbury Rd., Columbus |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | December 14, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002062 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | Frederick Agler (builder) |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied private residence at the time of nomination; it had suffered neglect in recent years and was recently purchased by someone intending to restore it. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.02466, -82.93430 (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 78002062.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4692876
- This listing as JSON
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