Bennett, George, House
Also known as: Bennett-Roudebush House
Why it's listed
Built about 1847 by George Bennett, this red brick house on Harrison Pike near Harrison, Ohio, is a notable example of Greek Revival design in the southwest part of the state. A two-story center section with a plain triangular pediment and a recessed porch with square wooden columns is flanked by identical one-and-a-half-story wings with tin gable roofs. Its massing recalls some buildings designed by Thomas Jefferson, yet the lack of ornament and very plain detailing give it a clear Greek Revival character. The architect is unknown. Inside, a room-size stair hall, parlor and sitting room have fireplaces, including a black marble mantel with an iron screen. The second-floor ballroom has since been divided into bedrooms. Bennett was wealthy, locally prominent and politically active, and he held meetings and entertained at the house. It is among the largest homes in Harrison and a local landmark. New housing nearby could affect its setting.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a unique and outstanding example of Greek Revival architecture in southwest Ohio. It is one of the largest homes in Harrison and a local landmark on Harrison Pike. It was also the home of George Bennett, a wealthy, locally prominent and politically active man.
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 75001426, listed May 29, 1975. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 10281 Harrison Pike, Harrison |
|---|---|
| County | Hamilton County |
| Listed | May 29, 1975 |
| Reference number | 75001426 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1847 (19th Century) |
| Architect / builder | Built by George Bennett; architect unknown |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, with strong Jeffersonian classicism derivatives |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as good and altered, on its original site, in use as a private residence; the nomination notes that nearby high-density housing could threaten its future site integrity. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.24587, -84.78275 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 75001426.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5536901
- This listing as JSON
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