Groveport Log Houses
Why it's listed
Two log houses in Groveport, Ohio, survive from the town's earliest years of settlement. The larger, two-story house measures 17 by 28 feet and dates to about 1815-1825, judging by its steeple-notch corner joints. The smaller one-and-one-half-story section, 12 by 15 feet, was built as a kitchen around 1825-1835 with half-dovetail corners. Both were remodeled between 1840 and 1850, when the two were joined, and the original windows were enlarged. Wood siding had hidden the logs until it was removed. Facing demolition for a new postal station, the houses were moved intact in December 1974 to a site less than a mile away, next to the route of the Ohio and Erie Canal and the early town cemetery. They are the only visibly log buildings left in Groveport in good condition. A local preservation society owns them and plans to restore them as a community center focused on local heritage.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the houses represent log construction typical of Ohio's early settlement and are among the few remaining structures tied to Groveport's first settlers. They are the only visibly log buildings in town in good condition. Their new site beside the old Ohio and Erie Canal route and the early town cemetery adds significance.
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 76001428, listed May 6, 1976. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Wirt Rd., Groveport |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | May 6, 1976 |
| Reference number | 76001428 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1815-25 |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Moved intact in December 1974 to a new permanent location; owned by a preservation society, in good condition, altered, and planned for restoration as a community center. |
| Acreage | 2.3 |
| Coordinates | 39.84943, -82.88530 (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 76001428.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q134614531
- This listing as JSON
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