Rings, Louis, Barn #2
Also known as: Thomas Bowman Milkhouse/Washhouse
Why it's listed
This small wood-frame barn sits on Shier-Rings Road near Amlin in Washington Township, Franklin County, Ohio. Louis Rings is named as its builder, and the barn belongs to a farm complex dating to 1860 that the survey describes as typical of farms in the township. The building has a gabled metal roof, board wall treatment and one story. An addition extends along the west side. Other noted features include a four-light window in the south gable end, a sliding door on the north side, and lightning rods along the ceiling or wall line. The surrounding setting is flat, with a framed brick house from the 1800s, a large barn and a wash house nearby. Both the interior and exterior were recorded as in good condition. The barn was listed as one part of a multiple-property group of Washington Township historic resources, recognized for representing the ordinary agricultural character of the township's farms.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes the barn as part of an 1860 farm complex typical of farms in the township. It was nominated as one of a group of Washington Township historic resources. The form offers little further argument for 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 79002767, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 6665 Shiers-Rings Rd., Amlin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002767 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Louis Rings (builder) |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Interior and exterior condition are recorded as good; an addition runs along the west side. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.09381, -83.17062 (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 79002767.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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