Beers, Samuel, House
Why it's listed
This two-story brick house on West Sandusky Street in Fredericktown, Ohio, dates to about 1870 and reflects the Italianate style. It was built by John Beers, who lived on the surrounding farm and was once one of the town's largest landowners. The house rests on a sandstone foundation, has a hipped roof with asphalt covering, and its cross-shaped plan includes three bays across the front and four along the side. Broad overhanging eaves are supported by paired brackets, and long rectangular windows and an arched front entranceway add to its character. A large two-story portico, a fairly recent alteration, now covers the entrance. Several outbuildings stand to the rear, including one of brick, and shade trees and shrubbery surround a spacious lawn. The house is recognized as one of Fredericktown's few brick or Italianate buildings and as an impressive example of the town's nineteenth-century residential architecture. It remains a residence today and is in good condition inside and out.
Significance in brief: John Beers built the house and lived on the farm; he was once one of Fredericktown's largest landowners. The form describes it as an impressive structure and one of the few brick or Italianate buildings in Fredericktown.
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 79003855, listed November 6, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | W. Sandusky St., Fredericktown |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Listed | November 6, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003855 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | John Beers (builder and original resident); no architect named |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Interior and exterior condition are both listed as good; the house is still used as a residence. A large two-story front portico is described as a major and fairly recent alteration. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 40.48041, -82.55223 (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 79003855.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q127603236
- This listing as JSON
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