Bellevue
Also known as: Congo Farm; Dunlap Residence
Why it's listed
Bellevue is a large brick farmhouse near Kingston in Pickaway County, Ohio, finished in 1840 for Col. William Entrekin. Its two-story rear ell went up in 1835, and the family lived there while the main house was built. The 2-1/2 story main block has a center entrance with transom and sidelights, stone window lintels, Flemish bond brick fired on the property, and a sandstone foundation. Inside are four rooms on each of two floors, ten fireplaces, original walnut doors with their first locks, and carved, paneled woodwork. A two-story rear porch reflects a southern influence, while the facade shows Federal style. The house is also tied to Renick Dunlap, who served as an Ohio State Senator, State Secretary of Agriculture, Dairy and Food Commissioner, and later U.S. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture. The Dunlap family bought the farm in 1899. Its good proportions, preserved interior, and political association supported its listing.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents Bellevue as a very good example of an early country estate and southern Ohio farmhouse, with Federal-style influence and well-preserved original interior woodwork. It was also the home of Renick Dunlap, a prominent Ohio politician and agricultural official. The site is said to retain the integrity of 1840.
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 76001508, listed March 17, 1976. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | N of Kingston on OH 159, Kingston |
|---|---|
| County | Pickaway County |
| Listed | March 17, 1976 |
| Reference number | 76001508 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1840 |
| Architect / builder | Col. William Entrekin |
| Architectural style | Vernacular Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as excellent condition and altered; still occupied as a private residence by the family, while the farmland was sold in 1975. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 39.48364, -82.90189 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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 76001508.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q4883899
- This listing as JSON
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