Shier, Carl H., Barn
Why it's listed
This barn stands on a rural lot near Amlin in Washington Township, Franklin County, Ohio. Recorded in a township-wide survey of historic resources, it is a rectangular frame building with a metal gable roof and vertical siding, dated to about 1900. The inventory describes it as part of an early farm group that also includes a farmhouse of similar vintage, with the property remaining in one family for more than a century. At some point the barn was raised onto a new foundation because of rot at its base. It has openings at the north end and on the west side, and a center door with two fixed-light windows. Interior and exterior condition are both listed as good, and the building is still used as a barn. The surrounding setting is flat farmland with a lawn and few other structures on the site. The form offers limited discussion of significance, so its case rests mainly on the barn's age, survival and long family ownership within the farm.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes the barn as part of an early farm complex that includes a vintage farmhouse, held by the same family for over 100 years. The form gives little detailed argument for significance. It notes the barn was raised onto a new foundation.
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 79002873, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 7026 Shier-Rings Rd., Amlin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002873 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Interior and exterior condition are recorded as good; the barn was raised onto a new foundation. Present use is given as barn. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.09402, -83.18318 (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 79002873.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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