Kittinger, David, Residence
Also known as: Morehouse Residence
Why it's listed
This house on Cleveland-Massillon Road in Bath Township, Summit County, dates to about 1830 and is an early example of Greek Revival design. It is a one-and-a-half-story frame building of post-and-beam construction on a stone foundation, with a gable roof, siding, an L-shaped plan and a three-bay front. Its notable features include a wide frieze, partial gable returns and a symmetrical facade, with square attic windows above a central entrance flanked by two six-over-six windows. The roof over the entrance and the side wing were added later. Orrin Col owned the property in 1856. By 1874 it belonged to David B. Kittinger, who had served three years in the 29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After his discharge he moved to Hammond's Corners and worked as a wagon maker, either with or in competition with Clem Jagger. The house remains a residence, though it now faces a busy road across from newer commercial construction.
Significance in brief: The house is described as a typical early Greek Revival dwelling, with a wide frieze, partial returns and a symmetrical facade. It is also tied to David B. Kittinger, a Civil War veteran of the 29th Ohio Volunteer Infantry who became a wagon maker in Hammond's Corners. It is part of a Bath Township multiple-resource group.
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 79002808, listed June 11, 1979. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1904 Cleveland-Massilon Rd., Bath |
|---|---|
| County | Summit County |
| Listed | June 11, 1979 |
| Reference number | 79002808 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still used as a residence; condition listed as fair on the exterior. The entrance roof and side wing are later additions. It faces a busy road opposite new commercial construction. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.18715, -81.63658 (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 79002808.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.