Sells, Eliud, House
Also known as: Old Stone Tavern; David Hahm Residence
Why it's listed
This two-story limestone rubble house at 835 Riverview Street in Dublin, Ohio, dates to the 1830s, though one entry lists 1824. It was built by Eliud Sells, son of John Sells, who founded Dublin, and grandson of Ludwick Sells, the town's first white settler. Eliud Sells ran the Black Horse Tavern and engaged in other business ventures, and he used this building as a tavern for a time before the 1840s. The house is Federal in style with some Georgian character. It has a gable tin roof, a three-bay front, large cut stone quoins, and a front step and side rails made from single large blocks of limestone. A very early kitchen wing was added at the rear, and a later porch at a corner was enclosed. The interior has been partly remodeled. The lot is landscaped and includes a concrete block garage and a frame shed. It is recorded as one of the two oldest surviving buildings in Dublin and is still used as a residence.
Significance in brief: The house was built by Eliud Sells, son of Dublin's founder John Sells and grandson of Ludwick Sells, the first white settler in Dublin. Eliud Sells used it as a tavern for a period before the 1840s and was involved in other business enterprises. It is one of the two oldest surviving buildings in Dublin.
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 79002891, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 83 S. Riverview St., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002891 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Eliud Sells (builder) |
| Architectural style | Federal, with some Georgian character |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; interior and exterior condition described as excellent, with the interior partially remodeled. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.09807, -83.10061 (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 79002891.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138330759
- This listing as JSON
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