Clark, Whitney, House
Why it's listed
Built around 1840 in Huntington Township, near Wellington in Lorain County, Ohio, this small two-story wood-frame house sits at the northwest corner of Bursley Road and Route 58. It has a rectangular plan, a stone foundation, clapboard siding and a gable roof of seamed metal. Its most striking feature is an elaborate Greek Revival doorway, with pilaster ornament drawn from Asher Benjamin's Practical House Carpenter, which contrasts with the otherwise plain cottage. A newer wing extends to the north, and the windows and interior have been updated. The 1874 Atlas of Lorain County shows Whitney Clark as owner; he also ran a 100-acre farm on adjoining land. The Clark family was among the township's first settlers and held much land nearby. The house closely resembles the Gregg House close by. One outbuilding stands to the west, and the nominated property covers the house and one acre.
Significance in brief: The house is notable for its elaborate Greek Revival doorway, whose pilaster ornament derives from Asher Benjamin's Practical House Carpenter, set against an otherwise plain cottage. It is also tied to the Clark family, among the first settlers of the township, and resembles the nearby Gregg House.
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 79003881, 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 | 79003881 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a residence; interior and exterior in good condition. A newer wing to the north, new window sash and interior remodeling are noted. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 41.11651, -82.21992 (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 79003881.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138528228
- This listing as JSON
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