Davis, James, Barn
Why it's listed
This two-story banked barn stands on Dublin Road in Washington Township, near Dublin, Franklin County, Ohio. It is part of the James Davis Farm, dated 1872 on the survey sheet. The building has a high stone foundation, with an undercut facing the road, heavy timber wall construction, vertical siding and a rectangular plan with three bays across the front and two on the side. The farm was given to James Davis by his father, Samuel Davis, in 1837. The farmstead covers about 98.8 acres and is described as essentially intact, retaining the atmosphere of the 19th century. It lies southwest of the Davis homestead, about 1000 feet south of the Dublin Road and Rings Road intersection. The exterior was rated in fair condition and the barn was still used as a barn when surveyed. It was listed in 1979 as one of several historic resources in Washington Township.
Significance in brief: The barn belongs to a farmstead that is described as essentially intact and that keeps the atmosphere of the 19th century. The farm was given to James Davis by his father, Samuel Davis, in 1837. It was listed as part of the Washington Township historic resources group.
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 79002789, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 5707 Dublin Rd., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002789 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Banked barn, 19th-century agricultural |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Exterior condition listed as fair; present use is barn. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.08285, -83.11527 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 79002789.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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