Skeele, Capt. J. S., House
Also known as: Charlton House
Why it's listed
This two-story Federal-style frame house at 700 Hartford Street in Worthington was recorded as built in 1827 by E. Washburn, though a later correction moved the construction date to 1837. It has a stone and glazed brick foundation, off-set stud frame walls, black walnut beveled siding, a gable roof and a double-deck porch across the facade. Original features include 9/6 sashes, some sand-cast window panes, random plank flooring, three working wood-burning fireplaces and rafters made from whole young hickory trees. The house was restored in 1960 using materials from other houses of about the same period. It originally faced Granville Street and was later turned 90 degrees. It is considered significant as an example of early 19th-century braced frame architecture. It is also known as the home of Capt. John S. Skeele, who served with the 113th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, was held for a time at Andersonville Prison, and owned the house from 1864 to 1907.
Significance in brief: The house represents braced frame architecture of the early 19th century. It is also known locally as the home of Capt. John S. Skeele, an officer of the 113th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War, who owned it from 1864 to 1907.
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 80003018, listed April 17, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 700 Hartford St., Worthington |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 17, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003018 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Built by E. Washburn |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; interior in very good condition and exterior in good condition. Restored in 1960 and later turned 90 degrees from its original orientation. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Worthington Historic District |
| Coordinates | 40.08841, -83.01563 (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 80003018.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138339317
- This listing as JSON
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