Dun, John, Homestead
Also known as: Dunblane
Why it's listed
Dunblane, also called the John Dun Homestead, is a brick farmhouse at 8055 Dublin-Bellpoint Road in Washington Township, near Dublin, Ohio. Dated to about 1855-1860, it is a 2 1/2-story central-hall farmhouse on a coursed limestone foundation, with a gable roof of slate and tin. The slate is laid in an imbricated pattern. Details include a gable over the front door with lap siding, small pointed-arch shuttered openings in the gable ends, internal end chimneys with corbelled caps, limestone lintels and sills, nine-over-nine windows and a dentilled cornice. A classical frontispiece frames the entrance, though it may not be original. Additions of frame and brick extend to the rear. The house sits on a knoll with a large lawn encircled by stone fences, and two stone outbuildings stand nearby. The survey ties the property to the local Dun family, noting a grandson of Walter Dun who owned much land. It remains a dwelling in excellent exterior condition.
Significance in brief: The inventory sheet classes it under 19th-century architecture and local history. It is described as a handsome, well-preserved central-hall farmhouse with a limestone foundation, slate roof with imbricated pattern and fine detailing. The sheet also notes that a grandson of Walter Dun owned much land in the area, which links the house to local history.
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 79002691, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 8055 Dublin-Bellpoint Rd. (at intersection of Ashford Rd.), Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002691 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Central hall (Ohio farmhouse) |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in use as a dwelling, with exterior condition rated excellent; the house has been painted white and rear additions are noted. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.13849, -83.12674 (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 79002691.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138318588
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.