Cary, G.W., House
Also known as: Hol-98-10
Why it's listed
Built in 1884 at 200 N. Washington Street in Millersburg, this two-story brick house is an Italianate residence built for George Washington Cary, a banker and stock broker. Its walls are three bricks thick on a tooled ashlar foundation, under a hip roof. Two-story bays flank the house, a veranda wraps around the side, and tall windows have shaped lintels and plain sills. A bracketed cornice with frieze panels is the most elaborate feature. Inside, a grand hall has cherry wood sliding doors and a staircase. A newer addition with a garage sits at the rear, and an old iron fence, slate sidewalk and large trees surround the lot. The house was listed mainly for its architecture, as a distinctive Italianate building in Millersburg with an unusual porch, projecting bays and full cornice treatment. Cary, who lived there until his death in 1905, was also active in civic and church affairs. The building is now a funeral home.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant mainly under Criterion C as an attractive Italianate example that stands out in Millersburg for its unique porch, projecting bays and fully bracketed cornice. The inventory also notes commercial significance through G.W. Cary, a banker and stock broker who lived there until his death in the early 20th century.
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 84003734, listed July 17, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 200 N. Washington St., Millersburg |
|---|---|
| County | Holmes County |
| Listed | July 17, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84003734 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a funeral home; interior in very good condition and exterior excellent, with a new addition with garage at the back. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.55566, -81.91805 (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 84003734.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138370974
- This listing as JSON
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