Rogers House
Why it's listed
This house at 304 North Pearl Street in Granville, Ohio, dates to about 1860 and is a frame residence on a stone foundation with a gable shingle roof. It follows an L-shaped plan and is described as typical Early American Gothic. Low-silled windows mark the ground level, while the second-story windows are double-arched with pointed lintels. The main roof has a moderate pitch, and the dormers are steeper. It was built by H. A. Rogers, who once served as Professor of Latin and Principal of the Preparatory Department of Denison University. The inventory describes it as very well preserved, with all of its original features, and it remains a residence in good condition. It sits in a closely built residential part of the village that began developing in later years, near the Langdon and Carpenter houses, the latter known as the "Castle." It was listed as part of a group of Granville historic resources that illustrate regional architecture.
Significance in brief: The inventory form describes it as a typical, very well preserved example of Early American Gothic with all original features. It was built by H. A. Rogers, a one-time Professor of Latin and Principal of the Preparatory Department of Denison University. It also forms part of a closely built residential neighborhood near the Langdon and Carpenter ("Castle") houses.
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 80003139, listed November 28, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 304 N. Pearl St., Granville |
|---|---|
| County | Licking County |
| Listed | November 28, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003139 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Built by H. A. Rogers |
| Architectural style | Early American Gothic |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; condition listed as good for both interior and exterior. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.07026, -82.51625 (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 80003139.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138460090
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.