Shambaugh, George, House
Why it's listed
Near Perrysville in Richland County, Ohio, this two-story farmhouse is built of orange cut sandstone in the Greek Revival style. George Shambaugh bought the land in 1835 and soon afterward built the house, which the nomination describes as the most distinguished farmhouse in that part of the county. The front and west walls use large rectangular blocks that alternate broad and narrow slabs, while the rear and east walls use long, narrow, more roughly laid stones. An unusual seven-bay front has two entrances flanking a central window, and large metal S braces are visible on the facade. About 1880 the interior was remodelled with Queen Anne woodwork, a single room at the east end and a changed central stairway. Outbuildings include a barn, a summer kitchen and a springhouse. Shambaugh later gave land to the township for a cemetery, where he was buried. The house is valued as a rare, well-preserved pre-Civil War stone building.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it a very rare, well-preserved pre-Civil War stone building and the most distinguished farmhouse in this part of Richland County. Its seven-bay plan with two front entrances and its finely crafted stonework add distinction. The exterior is an excellent example of Greek Revival style, and the interior has fine Queen Anne detailing from about 1880.
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 82003637, listed April 1, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Frontz Rd., Perrysville |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Listed | April 1, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003637 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; described as well maintained in good condition, with a rather deteriorated barn. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 40.71956, -82.34655 (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 82003637.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138666645
- This listing as JSON
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