Hosack House
Why it's listed
This two-story wood frame house on West College Street in Fredericktown, Ohio, dates to about 1860 and sits just west of Main Street. Its central section is Greek Revival in character, with an entrance framed by side and top lights and sheltered by a small Greek Revival porch. A one-story wing on the east side carries an elaborate bracketed cornice, which suggests it was added later. Clapboard siding covers the frame walls, the roof is a gable covered in asphalt, and the foundation is sandstone. The plan is T-shaped. The house was recognized as a good example of transitional architecture from the period around the Civil War, blending Greek Revival and Italianate elements. It also has local historical interest as the long-time home of Fred Hosack, one of Fredericktown's first druggists. The house remains a residence on a quiet street, shaded by trees and shrubbery, and its condition is recorded as good both inside and out.
Significance in brief: It is described as a good example of transitional architecture from around the time of the Civil War, combining Greek Revival and Italianate features. It is also associated with Fred Hosack, one of Fredericktown's first druggists, who lived there for years.
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 79003867, 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. College St., Fredericktown |
|---|---|
| County | Knox County |
| Listed | November 6, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003867 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival - Italianate |
| 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 good. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.48233, -82.54366 (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 79003867.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138391614
- This listing as JSON
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