Early Greek Revival House
Why it's listed
Built around 1840, this two-story Greek Revival house occupies a small lot on a prominent corner at Main and Second Streets in Fredericktown, Ohio. It is a wood frame building on a stone foundation, with a gable roof and a T-shaped plan. A massive, bold entablature crowns the structure and shapes a full pediment at the front, which contains square attic windows. The most notable feature is the elaborate Greek Revival front door with side and top lites. Over time the house has been changed: asbestos shingles now cover the original clapboard siding, an early twentieth century porch wraps the front and north sides, and a later addition sits at the rear. Even so, the building is described as being in good condition and capable of being restored. It was recorded as one of Fredericktown's fine early houses, though little is known about its history. It has served as a residence throughout its life.
Significance in brief: The survey sheet describes it as one of Fredericktown's fine early houses, noted for its bold entablature, full front pediment and elaborate Greek Revival front door. It has been altered but is in good condition and could readily be restored. Little is known about its history.
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 79003863, listed November 6, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Main and Second Sts., Fredericktown |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Listed | November 6, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003863 |
| 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 rated fair; altered but described as in good condition and readily restorable. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.48189, -82.54294 (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 79003863.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138391556
- This listing as JSON
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