Anderson, William Marshall, House
Also known as: Liggett House
Why it's listed
Built about 1865, this brick house at 131 West Union Street in Circleville, Ohio, is a local example of Gothic Revival domestic design. It rises 2 1/2 stories on a modified T-shaped plan under an intersecting gabled roof. The three-bay facade has a pointed arch window and gable over the entrance, which has tall double walnut doors with beveled glass. Round arched windows with brick hoodmoulds, and an ornate porch with octagonal columns and bracketed cornice, add to the detail. Inside, a curved staircase with a cherry banister and plaster friezes survive in excellent condition. A two-story brick wash and carriage house is attached. The house was built by Colonel William Marshall Anderson, born in Kentucky in 1807, who was known as a scholar, naturalist and collector of Indian artifacts. He served as president of the Circleville Board of Education and as first president of the public library board. Local architect William Doane may have designed it.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant for both its architecture and its historical associations. It is an excellent, little-altered example of Gothic Revival domestic architecture in Circleville. It was built by Colonel Anderson, an important local citizen known as a scholar, collector of Indian artifacts and civic leader.
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 79001925, listed November 29, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 131 W. Union St, Circleville |
|---|---|
| County | Pickaway County |
| Listed | November 29, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79001925 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | C. 1865 |
| Architect / builder | possible William Doane |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; condition listed as excellent, with the interior described as virtually unaltered. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | Circleville Historic District |
| Coordinates | 39.59912, -82.94721 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 79001925.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8015162
- This listing as JSON
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