Woodrow, William, House
Why it's listed
Built in 1828 by early settler William Woodrow, this 2 1/2-story brick house on Champion Street East in Champion, Ohio, is known locally as "The Old Brick." It has a rectangular stone foundation, a gable roof, four large chimneys, and walls of faded red brick made on the site. The style is described as Greek Revival-Federal, with an asymmetrical front facade, paired gable-end chimneys and brick lintels and sills. Woodrow first built a log cabin nearby in 1808. His house hosted Champion Township's organizational meeting in 1831, and he went on to serve as township clerk, trustee and Justice of the Peace. The township's first school and the Champion Presbyterian Church, which he helped charter, were also on the property. Few unaltered historic homes remain in the township after heavy growth, which adds to the house's importance. Later changes include a four-columned east porch, new windows on the first floor and a modern detached garage.
Significance in brief: The nomination cites its architecture, with Federal and Greek Revival elements, its role in the early settlement of Champion Township, and the political role of its builder. The house hosted the township's organizational meeting in 1831. Woodrow served as township clerk, trustee and Justice of the Peace. It is also one of few remaining historic homes in a rapidly changing 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 82003658, listed July 15, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 138 Champion St., E, Champion |
|---|---|
| County | Trumbull County |
| Listed | July 15, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82003658 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1828 |
| Architect / builder | Builder: William Woodrow (the form's builder/architect field says unknown) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival-Federal |
| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Politics/Government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied private residence in good condition, with some alterations including a four-columned east porch and replaced first-floor windows. |
| Acreage | 2.5 |
| Coordinates | 41.29114, -80.84563 (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 82003658.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138749207
- This listing as JSON
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