Chapman, John A., House
Why it's listed
Built in 1838 at the southeast corner of Route 58 and Bursley Road in Huntington Township, this two-story wood-frame farmhouse is a Greek Revival design attributed to builder Reuel Lang of Huntington Center. Lang built a number of houses in the Wellington-Huntington area, and this one is cited as evidence of his proficiency with the style. The recessed main entrance is framed by pilasters and an entablature with side and top lights, while corner pilasters and a bold cornice accent the main block. A set-back side wing carries a front porch, and the plan is T-shaped. The house is also linked to the Chapman family, among Huntington's original settlers; Abner Chapman arrived in 1833, and his son John Austin ran a prosperous farm here. The five-acre property sits on a slight hill above the road, with barns and outbuildings to the southeast. The interior was restored by later owners, and a large picture window was cut into the rear wall.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as an example of Reuel Lang's skill with the Greek Revival style, as he built a number of houses in the Wellington-Huntington area. It is also tied to the Chapman family, original Huntington settlers, whose son John Austin Chapman ran a prosperous farm on the site.
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 79003879, listed June 15, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | S of Wellington on OH 58, Huntington Township, Wellington |
|---|---|
| County | Lorain County |
| Listed | June 15, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003879 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Revel Lang (also given as Reuel Lang), builder |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Condition listed as good for both interior and exterior; the interior has been restored by its owners at the time of the survey, and the property was noted as currently for sale. |
| Acreage | 5 |
| Coordinates | 41.11575, -82.21931 (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 79003879.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138528183
- This listing as JSON
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