Dublin Christian Church
Also known as: Moffitt Realty
Why it's listed
Built in 1845 at 53 N. High Street in Dublin, Franklin County, Ohio, this small stone building served as the Dublin Christian Church until 1871, when a new church was constructed. It is a rectangular structure measuring about 25 by 66 feet, with large stone quoins at the corners and a pediment, and it is thought to resemble other early stone buildings on South High Street. Later changes altered the doorway and windows, and a porch was added that the survey described as unfortunate, though it noted the porch could be removed and the building remains essentially intact. At one time the building was used as a residence, and it now houses offices. It stands on a corner lot in the central business district, with a gable roof of metal and a stone foundation. Its importance lies in its link to the early religious life of Dublin and in its surviving stone construction.
Significance in brief: The inventory sheet records it as the Dublin Christian Church, used for worship until 1871, when a new church was built. It is listed under local history and architecture, as a largely intact stone structure with quoins and a pediment, though the doorway and windows have been altered and a porch added.
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 79002896, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 53 N. High St., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002896 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Religion, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Currently used as offices; exterior condition is listed as good. The building is described as intact, and the added porch could be removed. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.10008, -83.11393 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Religious properties are listed for their architectural or historical significance, not their religious use. Listing is honorary and does not restrict the congregation's use of the building. The federal rehabilitation credit is generally unavailable unless part of the building is income-producing; some state programmes and preservation grants do cover religious buildings. Federal funding or permits trigger Section 106 review.
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 79002896.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q121358591
- This listing as JSON
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