Early Greek Revival Cottage
Also known as: Early Greek Revival House
Why it's listed
This small Greek Revival cottage sits at the northwest corner of Second and Chestnut Streets in Fredericktown, Ohio. Dated to about 1830, it is a two-story, wood-frame house with clapboard siding, a metal gable roof and a sandstone foundation. Its T-shaped plan includes a wing extending from the rear, and the front has four bays. Decorative features are modest: a simple front entranceway, small shuttered windows, corner pilasters and an entablature. The house has seen few alterations and remains in very good condition inside and out. It is still used as a residence, set on a small lot on a residential street among shade trees and shrubbery. It was listed because it is regarded as one of Fredericktown's oldest houses and a well-preserved example of Greek Revival architecture. It was recorded as part of a survey of the town's historic resources by the local historical society.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes it as one of Fredericktown's oldest houses and a well-preserved example of Greek Revival architecture. Few alterations have been made to it over time.
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 79003862, listed November 6, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | Secon and Chestnut Sts., Fredericktown |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Listed | November 6, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003862 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; interior and exterior condition both listed as very good, with few alterations. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.48205, -82.54460 (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 79003862.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138391521
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.