Sells, William Henry, House
Also known as: The Willows
Why it's listed
The William Henry Sells House, also called The Willows, is a two-and-a-half-story stone residence at 6028 Dublin Road in Dublin, Franklin County, Ohio. Dated to about 1840, it has stone foundation and walls of large cut, quoined stone, a gable roof, stucco end chimneys, and an irregular plan with four bays across the front and five along the side. Later wings appear to have been added, and the interior has been completely altered. The house stands on an estate of about 2.1 acres, screened from the road by a stone wall and extensive landscaping, in a neighborhood of mostly ranch houses. The property is recorded under the theme of local history. Its main historical link is the reconstructed cabin of Ludwig Sells on the grounds, which was first erected in 1803. The house was included in a survey of historic resources in Washington Township, and it remains a private residence.
Significance in brief: The inventory form lists the house under the theme of local history. It notes that the property holds the reconstructed cabin of Ludwig Sells, first erected in 1803. The form gives 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 79002895, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 6028 Dublin Rd., Dublin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002895 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca 1840 |
| Areas of significance | Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The form says the interior has been completely altered and several wings appear to have been added. The house is a private residence on a suburban estate. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.08449, -83.11415 (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 79002895.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138332866
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.