Clark, Ansel, House
Why it's listed
This two-story house on the west side of Route 58 in Huntington Township, Lorain County, was built in 1840 by the Reverend Ansel Clark. It has a T-shaped plan, a wood frame covered in clapboard siding, a slate gable roof, and a foundation of brick and stone. Like other houses in the area, it is mainly Greek Revival but has a Federal-style window in the pediment. The cornice is elaborate, and the ornate front entrance is partly hidden by a wrap-around porch added in the twentieth century. The interior has been remodeled. The house's size suggests it cost a considerable sum when built. It is one of several historic houses along Route 58 near Huntington and closely resembles the Darlon Allen House just to the south. The listing covers five acres around the house, along with the barns and outbuildings to the west. It remains a residence and is in good condition.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as one of a number of historic houses lining Route 58 near Huntington. Its generous size suggests it cost a considerable sum, and it closely resembles the Darlon Allen House nearby. It combines Federal and Greek Revival features.
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 79003880, 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 | 79003880 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1840 |
| Architect / builder | Built by the Reverend Ansel Clark (original owner and builder) |
| Architectural style | Federal-Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; condition listed as good, with the interior remodeled and a twentieth-century wrap-around porch added. |
| Acreage | 5 |
| Coordinates | 41.12038, -82.21999 (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 79003880.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138528205
- This listing as JSON
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