Ealy, George and Christina, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1860 on Dublin-Granville Road in New Albany, Ohio, this two-story brick farmhouse measures about 36 by 28 feet and sits on a sandstone and limestone foundation under a slate side-gabled roof. Its plan is double pile with a central passage, and the details blend late Greek Revival forms with Italianate touches such as eave brackets. Inside, walnut trim, wide simple moldings, plain wooden mantels and a cherry newel post mark the work of local craftsmen. Masons named Schott and carpenters named Beecher built it, using local stone, brick that may have been fired on site, and native wood. The house stood on a 73-acre farm and mill property that the Ealy family began in 1830, and it is one of a handful of historic buildings left from old New Albany and Plain Township. It was listed for its link to the area's pioneer settlement and the Ealy family, and for its architecture and craftsmanship.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues it represents mid-19th century settlement of Plain Township and the pioneer Ealy family, whose farm and mill operations helped build the local agrarian economy. It is also a double pile, central passage house built by local masons and carpenters from local stone, site-fired brick and native wood. Its details show a transition from Greek Revival to Italianate styling.
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 08000626, listed July 2, 2008. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 6359 Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany |
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| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | July 2, 2008 |
| Reference number | 08000626 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1860-1895 |
| Architect / builder | Schott, John Andrew; Schott, John Charles; Beecher, John J; Beecher, William |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th Century; double pile, central passage plan with Greek Revival and Italianate elements |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Exploration/Settlement |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Owned by a local historical society; current function listed as work in progress, with recent tuck-pointing and restoration of altered kitchen elements. |
| Acreage | 6.4 |
| Coordinates | 40.08226, -82.81968 (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 08000626.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q104871749
- This listing as JSON
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