Upland Farm
Why it's listed
Upland Farm is a Federal-style farmhouse built around 1820 in Newton Township, Licking County, roughly a mile and a quarter north of Chatham. The two-story frame house rests on a stone foundation, has horizontal siding and a gable roof covered in tin, and measures five bays by two. One-story wings flank the main block; the north garage wing was added in 1950. Entrances with transoms sit in the central bays, and the interior woodwork and flooring remain original. David Marple, a Pennsylvania native, bought land here in 1814 and the family lived in a log house until the frame house was finished. He and his son Miles became prominent farmers who controlled much land in northern Newton Township. The property stayed in the family until about 1900 and declined by the 1940s before being rehabilitated. Its simple design, quality construction and nearly original condition make it a notable early rural frame house in the county. The barn, springhouse and summer kitchen are gone.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an excellent example of rural Federal architecture in Licking County because of its simple design, quality construction and nearly original condition. Its c. 1820 date also makes it a fairly early frame house for the area. It is tied to David Marple and his son Miles, prominent local farmers.
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 78002102, listed December 1, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | N of Newark off OH 657, Newark |
|---|---|
| County | Licking County |
| Listed | December 1, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002102 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; described as in excellent condition and carefully rehabilitated, with original interior woodwork and flooring. |
| Acreage | 1.5 |
| Coordinates | 40.17532, -82.45188 (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 78002102.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138460946
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.