Davis, Anson, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1848, this two-story brick house on Hayden Run Road south of Dublin, Ohio, was constructed for Anson Davis on a 137-acre farm given to him by his father, Samuel Davis, a Revolutionary War veteran. Samuel Davis chose the site and planned the house, as he did for each of his children when they married; five of these houses still stand in the area. The rectangular main block has a gabled tin roof, stone lintels, six-over-six windows and a sidelit entrance with a transom. A 1-1/2 story ell was added in 1854, and dormers and bedroom conversions of an upstairs ballroom followed in 1926. Inside, a curving cherry-railed stair rises from the entry hall, and the parlour and library keep their original woodwork. The house was recognized as one of the area's most handsome brick homes, set among mature trees and pines, and a good example of local craftsmanship.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it one of the most handsome brick houses in the area, with a fine setting, spacious interior and original woodwork showing the quality of local craftsmen. It was built for Anson Davis on a 137-acre farm deeded to him by his father, Samuel Davis, a Revolutionary War veteran. Samuel Davis planned houses for his children, and five survive in the area.
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 75001402, listed July 7, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 4900 Hayden Run Rd., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | July 7, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001402 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century (specific date 1848) |
| Architect / builder | Anson Davis (builder, per the later data sheet); Samuel Davis planned the house and selected the site |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as well cared for and well preserved; used as a private residence, with the exterior in good condition. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.06519, -83.12504 (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 75001402.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q104833792
- This listing as JSON
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