Corwin-Bolin House
Why it's listed
Built around 1850, this two-and-a-half-story brick farmhouse on State Route 48 in Lebanon, Ohio, reflects the Greek Revival style. It has a five-bay front with a slightly recessed central entrance, a three-pane transom, sidelights, 6/6 windows with stone lintels, original louvered shutters, a dentilled frieze, and double-flue end chimneys. Inside, a center hall plan includes a stairway with an unusually shaped newel post. A small frame outbuilding with a corncrib stands to the southwest, and the house sits among mature trees. The property was listed for its place in the agricultural history of Turtlecreek Township, where farmers raised livestock, especially horses and cattle, and grew fruit. This farm was devoted to sheep raising in the early twentieth century. Its nearly untouched appearance makes it an example of the prosperity of local farmers, whose reliance on Lebanon as a trading center helped the town grow. The listed boundary covers under one acre, including the house, lawn, lane and one outbuilding.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house represents the agricultural history of the area because of its nearly untouched appearance. It is presented as an example of the prosperous conditions of Turtle Creek Township farmers, whose livestock and fruit farming was tied to Lebanon as a trading center. A federal reviewer also described it as a good example of Federal/Greek Revival style.
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 84000167, listed October 10, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 1443 OH 48, Lebanon |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Listed | October 10, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84000167 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Exterior condition is listed as excellent and the present use is residential; a small brick addition is on the northwest corner. The large barn is in poor condition and was expected to be torn down. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 39.45543, -84.20575 (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 84000167.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138755239
- This listing as JSON
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