Gunn House
Why it's listed
Gunn House is a two-story, wood-frame farmhouse built around 1840 on the west side of Route 58 in Wellington Township, Lorain County, Ohio. Its Greek Revival character shows in the main entrance, which is flanked by pilasters and topped by an entablature, along with well-defined cornices, clapboard siding and a front porch on the side wing. The house has a T-shaped plan, a gable roof with asphalt shingles, and a sandstone foundation. Additions have been made to the south side and the rear. The original owner is unknown, but William H. Gunn owned the house and a 155-acre farm in 1874, according to the county atlas. Barns and outbuildings stand behind the house, and Findley State Park lies across the road. The nominated area covers about two acres and all farm structures. It was listed as one of the fine houses along Route 58 between Huntington and Wellington, and it is in good to very good condition and still used as a house.
Significance in brief: The inventory describes it as one of a number of fine houses lining Route 58 between Huntington and Wellington. It retains Greek Revival features such as a pilastered entrance with entablature and well-defined cornices. The original owner is unknown; William H. Gunn owned the house and a 155-acre farm in 1874.
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 79003883, 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, Wellington Township, Wellington |
|---|---|
| County | Lorain County |
| Listed | June 15, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79003883 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a house; interior condition good and exterior very good, with additions to the south side and rear. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 41.14075, -82.21864 (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 79003883.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138529239
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.