Grant, A. G., Homestead
Also known as: Fra-4088-26; Jividen Residence
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built about 1840 and enlarged around 1868, this two-story brick farmhouse on Haughn Road in Grove City, Ohio, is a classic I-house with subtle Greek Revival details such as flat sandstone lintels and sills. Its five symmetrical bays, central entrance and paired end chimneys set it apart. The bricks were handmade on the Grant farm from clay found on the land. A small clapboard milkhouse and a brick well with a gabled hood also contribute to the property. Surveys of 62 historic properties in Grove City and Jackson Township found no other center-passage, five-bay I-house. The house is also tied to A. G. Grant (1840-1913), a farmer who became a central figure in the town's growth. He owned a brickyard, took part in a contracting firm that built bridges, roads and a large storm sewer, ran an electric railway, developed the Beulah Addition, and helped organize the Grove City Savings Bank. The house has stayed in the Grant family.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is the earliest and only surviving center-passage, five-bay I-house in Grove City (Criterion C). It is also tied to A. G. Grant, a leading figure in the town's commercial and real estate development for over 40 years (Criterion B). It has stayed in Grant family ownership and is one of the two oldest known buildings in Grove City.
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 98000667, listed June 3, 1998. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 4124 Haughn Rd., Grove City |
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| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | June 3, 1998 |
| Reference number | 98000667 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1840; 1868; 1884-1913 |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th Century/Greek Revival (I-house) |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Community Planning and Development |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a single-family dwelling; the interior has been updated, the front porch was added in 1995, and the back porch has been enclosed. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.88015, -83.08517 (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 98000667.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14716357
- This listing as JSON
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