Karrer Barn
Why it's listed
This bank barn on Dublin Road in Washington Township, Franklin County, dates from the late 19th century. It has two levels at grade, a gable roof with metal covering, a stone foundation, and a wood frame clad in vertical boards. The barn sits about 100 feet from the road, set well back in a field, with trees to the south and west and a low stone wall along the eastern lot line. The inventory suggests it was probably built by George M. Karrar, who purchased the property in 1877 and built his residence nearby in 1897. The barn is still used as a barn and is still in the Karrar family. It is recorded as part of a survey of historic resources in Washington Township, and its value lies in its representation of late 19th-century farm architecture and the continuity of family ownership on the same land.
Significance in brief: The inventory records it as a late 19th-century agricultural building, probably built by George M. Karrar, who bought the property in 1877 and built his residence nearby in 1897. It is a surviving bank barn that has stayed in the same family and is listed under architecture.
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 79002788, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 6199 Dublin Rd., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002788 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | Late 19th century |
| Architect / builder | Probably George M. Karrar (Karrer) |
| Architectural style | Bank barn |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a barn; condition and ownership remain with the Karrer family according to the inventory sheet. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.09495, -83.11365 (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 79002788.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q134662402
- This listing as JSON
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