Christman, Daniel, Homestead
Why it's listed
Half a mile west of Eaton, Ohio, this farmstead centers on a brick Greek Revival house built about 1856 for Daniel Christman. The five-bay house has a limestone foundation, six-over-six windows, and a recessed central door with transom and sidelights. Inside are yellow poplar trim, a cherry winding staircase and two original mantels. Behind it stand a brick smokehouse with its hanging hooks, a summer kitchen with a usable fireplace now incorporated into a garage, and a barn from about 1857, plus two other outbuildings. Christman's father bought the land from the federal government in 1812, and Daniel acquired it in 1848 and built up the farm, adding 160 acres in 1872. The property was listed as a well-preserved example of a nineteenth-century homestead typical of Preble County, which ranked among Ohio's leading producers of flax and corn. The buildings remained largely unchanged well into the twentieth century.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the homestead is significant in agriculture as a well-preserved nineteenth-century farmstead typical of Preble County in southwestern Ohio. The county was a leading crop producer, notable for flax, corn, tobacco and wheat. The house, smokehouse, summer kitchen and barn together represent a significant part of the area's agricultural history.
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 82001486, listed November 4, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | W of Eaton on US 35, Eaton |
|---|---|
| County | Preble County |
| Listed | November 4, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82001486 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 (specific dates 1856-1857) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied and in excellent condition; used for agriculture and as a private residence, with the owners working to preserve its nineteenth-century character. |
| Acreage | 5.1 |
| Coordinates | 39.76219, -84.66764 (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 82001486.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138656771
- This listing as JSON
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