Stanton Farm
Also known as: James Stanton Farm; Greenhill
Why it's listed
Greenhill is a brick farmhouse and farm complex about one mile north of Springboro in Warren County, Ohio. James Stanton built the two-and-a-half-story house in 1826 on what was originally a 114-acre farm. The nominated three acres include the house, privy, corn crib, barn and springhouse. The front elevation uses Flemish bond brick and a symmetrical three-bay facade, with a Greek Revival portico that has been slightly altered. Inside, reeded mantels, chair rails, Latin cross doors and hewn walnut rafters marked with Roman numerals survive. Stanton, born in Virginia in 1779, was a Quaker elder who served as treasurer of the Springboro Meeting and of the Indiana Yearly Meeting's committee on Indian affairs. Before moving to Ohio he acted as a legal agent in Virginia and freed several hundred slaves, and later he brought many Black people north. Five generations of his family occupied the farm until 1959. At listing, the barn and corn crib were deteriorating and a housing development threatened the site.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a significant example of early Federal vernacular architecture in Ohio. It is also tied to James Stanton, a Quaker elder and humanitarian who served as treasurer of the Springboro Meeting and of the Indian Affairs committee of the Indiana Yearly Meeting, and who helped free and relocate Black people from Virginia.
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 80003243, listed May 29, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | N of Springboro on Lytle-Five Points Rd., Springboro |
|---|---|
| County | Warren County |
| Listed | May 29, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003243 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architect / builder | James Stanton |
| Architectural style | Federal vernacular |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Religion, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Farm buildings include a barn and corn crib described as endangered by neglect and deterioration; the property was said to be threatened by a proposed housing development. Occupied by the Stanton family from 1825 to 1959. |
| Acreage | 3 |
| Coordinates | 39.57303, -84.22594 (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 80003243.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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