Kellogg, John, House and Barn
Why it's listed
Set about 550 feet south of Main Street in a secluded, wooded part of Madison village, this house and barn date to around 1830. The 1-1/2-story house has a wood frame with plank construction, lap siding, a stone foundation and a gable roof with shingles. Its long facade has five bays and a recessed doorway with sidelights. Wide corner posts and a continuous frieze board reflect the original Greek Revival vernacular style, and much of the original interior woodwork survives. A gable dormer, bay window and ell were added at unknown dates. Behind the house stands an early barn with board-and-batten siding, stone stalls and hewn timbers. John Kellogg, who arrived in 1823, was a blacksmith, township officer and postmaster, and his shop stood close to Main Street, with the house built behind it. The property is valued as an example of village continuity through the 19th century and for the barn's rarity locally.
Significance in brief: The nomination ties the property to John Kellogg, an early settler who arrived in 1823 and served as township officer and postmaster. It argues the house reflects the continuity of village life through the 19th century and that the barn is a rare survival in the area.
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 80003123, listed October 20, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 30 E. Main St., Madison |
|---|---|
| County | Lake County |
| Listed | October 20, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003123 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as in excellent condition inside and outside and used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.77088, -81.04578 (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 80003123.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138447824
- This listing as JSON
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