Wilcox, James, House
Also known as: James Harvey House
Why it's listed
This two-story brick house at 7590 Rings Road, at the corner of Houchard Road near Amlin in Washington Township, Franklin County, Ohio, dates to roughly 1875. It was reportedly built for one of the sons of James Wilcox, part of a farming family associated with the township's early settlement. The house is a simple example of Victorian Italianate design, with common brick walls on a coursed limestone foundation, a slate hip roof, and a plain wall treatment. The front has four bays and the side has three, and the plan is irregular. A limestone water table and keystone treatment over the front windows are notable features. The house resembles a nearby, more elaborate Wilcox property but lacks hood moulds over the windows. It has served as a dwelling throughout its history, and the exterior is in good condition. A well-kept barn, outbuildings and a large corner lawn complete the setting.
Significance in brief: The inventory sheet presents the house as a simple Victorian Italianate farmhouse tied to the Wilcox family, early farmers in the township. It is described as similar to a neighboring, more elaborate house (F-62) but plainer. No separate significance statement is given beyond this comparison.
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 79002898, listed April 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 7590 Rings Rd., Amlin |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | April 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002898 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Victorian Italianate (simple) |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as good on the exterior; used as a dwelling, with a well-kept barn and outbuildings. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.07519, -83.19735 (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 79002898.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q137803718
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.