Perrill-Goodman Farm House
Also known as: Larue Farm
Why it's listed
Built between 1855 and 1860 in Madison Township near Groveport, this two-and-a-half-story brick farm house follows the common Midwestern "Classical 4 over 4" plan, with a rear wing that makes it L-shaped. A matching brick springhouse sits behind it, and an ornamental iron fence made by Mast & Foos of Springfield surrounds the house on three sides. The design mixes styles: the entrance with its transom and sidelights and the flat stone lintels reflect Greek Revival, while the steep slate roof, center gable with lancet window and paired brackets reflect Gothic Revival. Inside, the original floor plan survives, with walnut woodwork, hardwood floors and marbelized slate mantels. A township survey found no other brick farm house of this form with paired windows. Successive owners were farmers and local officeholders, including Zebulon Perrill and Samuel Goodman, whose scale of building reflects their standing.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is architecturally significant as a transitional design blending Greek Revival and Gothic Revival elements. It cites the rectangular transom and sidelights and flat stone lintels alongside a steeply pitched center gable, lancet window and paired brackets. A township survey found no other brick farm house with the same two-room-deep, three-bay form and paired windows.
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 85000565, listed March 14, 1985. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Rt. 1, Box 106, Groveport |
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| County | Pickaway County |
| Listed | March 14, 1985 |
| Reference number | 85000565 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1855-1860 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival and Gothic Revival (transitional); Classical 4 over 4 farmhouse type |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied and used as a private residence on a working farm; the house retains its original floor plan, with a remodeled kitchen and a pantry converted to a bath. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.78844, -82.88223 (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 85000565.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7169622
- This listing as JSON
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