Tannehill, Capt. James Boggs, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1892 at 367 Taylor Street in Zanesville, this three-story wood frame house was erected as a retirement home for Captain James Boggs Tannehill (1827-1909), a Civil War company captain who later became a well-known farmer and president of the Agricultural Society in Muskingum County. His son, P. H. Tannehill, a lawyer, newspaper owner and 1916 congressional candidate, moved in after 1909 and later served as a Court of Common Pleas judge. The cruciform house has a slate roof, a wraparound porch with Tuscan columns, projecting bay windows and a Palladian window in the west gable. Inside, golden oak and chestnut woodwork and tiled fireplaces survive. A tenant house-summer kitchen and a braced frame barn also remain on the 1.54 acre site. The house was listed for its family associations and as an early, notably fine example of Colonial Revival design in a city with few such buildings.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites the house's association with Captain Tannehill, a local Civil War company captain and well-known agriculturalist, and with his son P. H. Tannehill, a lawyer, political candidate and judge. It is also described as a fine and early example of Colonial Revival architecture in Zanesville, where few such buildings exist.
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 79001921, listed August 27, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 367 Taylor St, Zanesville |
|---|---|
| County | Muskingum County |
| Listed | August 27, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79001921 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| Areas of significance | Law, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition, with a nearly original interior apart from modern bathroom and kitchen facilities and a remodeled rear section; the property is meticulously maintained and used as a private residence. |
| Acreage | 1.5 |
| Within district | Muskingum River Navigation Historic District |
| Coordinates | 39.96754, -82.00404 (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 79001921.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6129928
- This listing as JSON
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