Greek Revival Commercial Building
Why it's listed
Built around 1840, this two-story commercial building at 67-69 N. Main Street sits on the west side of Main Street in Fredericktown, between Second and College Streets. It is a wood-frame structure with clapboard siding, a sandstone foundation and a metal gable roof. The front has five bays, and a central entrance framed by pilasters and an entablature is its major Greek Revival feature. A storefront to the left may be original, and a long sloping one-story wing extends to the rear. It closely resembles its neighbor to the south. The building occupies a small lot at the southern edge of the downtown, with a small yard and shade trees at the rear. The survey describes it as one of Fredericktown's oldest buildings, and it has served as a commercial building in the downtown for many years. It is still used commercially, and its condition is recorded as fair.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes it as one of Fredericktown's oldest buildings, which has served as a commercial building in the downtown for many years. Its Greek Revival entrance and storefront are noted as important features. It is part of a multiple-resource group of Fredericktown buildings.
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 79003866, listed November 6, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence low).
Key facts
| Address | 67--69 N. Main St., Fredericktown |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Listed | November 6, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003866 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is commercial; interior and exterior condition both listed as fair. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.48215, -82.54354 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
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 79003866.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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