West House
Why it's listed
Built around 1840, this two-story Greek Revival farmhouse sits on the east side of Route 58 in Huntington Township, near Wellington, Ohio. The wood-frame house has clapboard siding, a slate gable roof, a sandstone foundation and a T-shaped plan. A two-story main pavilion with corner pilasters and a bold entablature adjoins a one-story wing to the south, which has a porch with square columns. The main entrance is highly detailed, and a recessed porch on the south side is of particular interest. Edward West, who owned a 250-acre farm, lived here in the 1870s. The West family was among the area's early settlers, and it is probable that they built the house. It stands on a large lawn with tall pine trees, somewhat secluded from the road, with barns and outbuildings to the rear. The house, outbuildings and five acres of land were included in the listing, and the property remains a residence in good condition.
Significance in brief: The house is a good example of Greek Revival architecture, with corner pilasters, a bold entablature and a highly detailed main entrance. It is tied to the West family, early settlers in the area, and Edward West, who owned a 250-acre farm and lived there in the 1870s. It is part of a group of historic resources along the Wellington-Huntington Road.
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 79003897, 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 | 79003897 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Exterior and interior in good condition; interior has undergone some changes; still used as a residence. |
| Acreage | 5 |
| Coordinates | 41.08714, -82.22039 (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 79003897.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138533961
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.