Gothic Revival House
Why it's listed
Standing at the northwest corner of High Street and North Main Street in Fredericktown, this two-story house dates to about 1850 and is described as the town's finest example of early Gothic Revival architecture. It is a wood-frame building with flush vertical siding, a slate gable roof, a sandstone foundation and a cross-shaped plan. Its most distinctive feature is the delicate, drooping bargeboard trim at the front gable. The second-story front window has a label lintel and elaborate Gothic mullions, and the two main chimneys show elaborate brickwork. A central projecting bay window and the two side porches appear to be later additions. Much original woodwork survives inside. The house sits on a spacious lot with shade trees and shrubbery, on the northern edge of the commercial center, with a hill rising behind it. Little is documented about its history, but it was built while Fredericktown was growing rapidly. It remains a residence in good condition.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes it as perhaps Fredericktown's finest example of early Gothic Revival architecture. It was built during a period of rapid growth and expansion in the town. Little else is known of 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 79003865, listed November 6, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | High and N. Main Sts., Fredericktown |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Listed | November 6, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003865 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | c. 1850 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; interior and exterior condition both reported as good. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.48359, -82.54380 (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 79003865.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138391584
- This listing as JSON
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