Wadsworth, Benjamin, House
Why it's listed
This two-story Greek Revival farmhouse, dated to 1840, sits on the west side of Route 58 in Huntington Township, near Wellington in Lorain County, Ohio. Built of wood frame with clapboard siding on a sandstone foundation, it has a gabled roof with asphalt shingles and a cross-shaped plan. A bold, massive entablature gives the house some distinction, and two identical side porches flank its central portion. The main entrance is simply and boldly executed, with a recessed doorway and sidelights. Inside, black walnut woodwork survives, though some alterations have occurred. The house is tied to Benjamin Wadsworth, an early settler in the Wellington area and a large landholder who helped organize the first elections in Wellington Township. By 1874 his farm still covered more than 800 acres, including land that is now Findley State Park. The house sits on a spacious, tree-shaded lot with barns and outbuildings to the rear, and five acres around it are included. It remains a residence.
Significance in brief: The house is noted for its bold, massive entablature and two identical side porches flanking the central portion. It is also tied to Benjamin Wadsworth, an early Wellington-area settler and large landholder who helped organize the first elections in Wellington Township.
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 79003896, 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 | 79003896 |
| 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 condition listed as good, with some interior alterations and a missing corner post on one side porch. |
| Acreage | 5 |
| Coordinates | 41.13588, -82.21968 (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 79003896.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138533672
- This listing as JSON
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