Harshman, Charles, House
Also known as: Edward L. Skrocki Residence
Why it's listed
This square, two-story frame house on the Old State Road in Southington Township, Trumbull County, Ohio, was built around 1856 for Charles Harshman. It follows the Italianate style, with a hipped roof, brackets, tall slender windows, and a symmetrical three-bay front with a central entry portico. A kitchen wing extends to the west. The poplar clapboard siding, oak frame and cut sandstone foundation are original. After years of deterioration under earlier owners, the exterior was restored using period drawings, and the interior received modern plumbing and a gas furnace in 1980. The house is considered the best of six remaining Italianate-influenced buildings in the township and shows the restrained early form of the style. Harshman, from an early settling family, attended Hiram College, served as a second lieutenant in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry, started the township's first cheese factory, and was elected county commissioner in 1871 and 1874. The house also stands in a still-rural part of the township along one of the county's earliest roads.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a rare surviving and well-restored example of the Italianate style in Southington Township, the best of six remaining Italianate-influenced structures. It shows the modest early Italianate style through simple brackets, cornice molding and austere door and window surrounds. It is also tied to Charles Harshman, a local figure, and sits on one of Trumbull County's earliest roads.
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 83002062, listed July 7, 1983. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 3932 Painesville-Warren State Rd., NW, Southington Township |
|---|---|
| County | Trumbull County |
| Listed | July 7, 1983 |
| Reference number | 83002062 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 (specific date c. 1856) |
| Architect / builder | Charles Harshman |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied as a private residence; the exterior has been restored to its original appearance and the interior updated with modern plumbing and heating in 1980. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 41.32662, -80.94413 (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 83002062.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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