Elliot House
Why it's listed
Built in 1858 at 301 S. Main Street in Pataskala, this two-story vernacular house sits on a large corner lot with mature trees. Its main body is a T-shaped frame mass with the leg of the T extending toward the street, with six-over-six windows and a side bay with two-over-two windows. A late 19th-century porch and a rear wing were added later, and asbestos siding now covers the original wall material. Unusual flared window surrounds are described as a locally distinct feature. William C. Elliot built the house and was a driving force in the village's growth. He acquired the land on Main Street north of the railroad, where his was the first house, and was active in bringing the railroad. He donated land for the station, served as its first station agent and became postmaster in 1857. He also helped found the Pataskala Banking Company and chaired the committee that built the first grade school.
Significance in brief: The house is significant for its association with William C. Elliot, a locally prominent public servant and landowner who was central to Pataskala's early economic development. He was a merchant, brought the railroad to the village, helped found the Pataskala Banking Company and chaired the committee that built the first grade school. Despite later additions and new siding, it retains much of its integrity and distinctive flared window surrounds.
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 83004315, listed November 14, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 301 S. Main St., Pataskala |
|---|---|
| County | Licking County |
| Listed | November 14, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83004315 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Built by William C. Elliot; architect unknown |
| Architectural style | Vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Listed as a residence in good exterior condition, with later additions and asbestos siding over the original material. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 39.99689, -82.67546 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 83004315.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138472715
- This listing as JSON
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