Bair, Jacob H., House
Also known as: Charles D. Homer House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1869 north of Canton, this brick farmhouse was the home of Jacob H. Bair, a Plain Township farmer born in 1814. It rests on a sandstone foundation and rises two stories under a bellcast mansard roof that adds a third. The five-bay front has a projecting central entrance with paneled double doors, segmental brick arches over first-floor openings, round-arched upper windows, and a one-story porch with brackets and dentils. Inside, handcarved maple and walnut stair railings and walnut or butternut library woodwork survive, along with a separate-stair "tramp room" once used for overnight travelers. The Bair family were among the township's first settlers and operated several important farms; by 1870 Jacob Bair's real estate was valued at $25,000. A county history later called the place one of the really valuable properties in the township. Isaac Markley bought the farm in 1884. The house is recognized as a fine mid-19th century farmhouse with Italianate and Eastlake details.
Significance in brief: The nomination calls it an excellent example of early Victorian architecture with Italianate and Eastlake elements, and an exquisite mid-19th century farm house with unusually fine interior and exterior detailing. It is also tied to the Bair family, early settlers and prominent farmers in Plain Township.
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 78002194, listed December 29, 1978. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | N of Canton at 7225 N. Market Ave., Canton |
|---|---|
| County | Stark County |
| Listed | December 29, 1978 |
| Reference number | 78002194 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Early Victorian with Italianate and Eastlake elements |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Agriculture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Private residence in excellent condition; interior restored with few structural changes, and the original outbuildings on the former 160-acre estate are gone. |
| Acreage | 2 |
| Coordinates | 40.88701, -81.36424 (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 78002194.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138680151
- This listing as JSON
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