Black, Joseph, Farmhouse
Why it's listed
Salt-Pick Farm, also called the Joseph Black Farmhouse, is a two-story, L-shaped brick house on Heffner Road near Circleville in Pickaway County, Ohio. Built about 1835, it is a vernacular building with traces of Federal and Greek Revival influence. Its common bond brick was made from clay on the property and fired on site, and the walls rest on a hand-cut limestone foundation. Scalloped corbeling runs beneath the cornice, and the entrance porch is carried on unusually large, plain stone columns. Inside, the house keeps a central hall, a wide staircase, walnut woodwork that varies from room to room, five fireplaces and its original hardware. Joseph Black came from Pennsylvania in 1811 and bought the land in 1814. His brother William, a carpenter and contractor who helped build much of Circleville, including the first courthouse, likely assisted with construction. The house was listed for its craftsmanship, its intact interior and its distinctive stone porch.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant among rural architecture near Circleville for its fine craftsmanship, scalloped corbeling and an unusual stone porch with large stone columns. It also retains an unusual amount of original interior fabric, including varied woodwork and original hardware. It is also tied to the Black family, early pioneers in Pickaway County.
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 02001459, listed August 9, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 9862 Heffner Rd., Circleville |
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| County | Pickaway County |
| Listed | August 9, 1982 |
| Reference number | 02001459 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | William Black |
| Architectural style | Vernacular, with traces of Federal and Greek Revival influences |
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| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; a rehabilitation by the owners was underway at the time of the form. |
| Coordinates | 39.51414, -82.84907 (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.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 02001459.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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