Hune, William, Farm
Also known as: Hune--Heldman Farm
Why it's listed
This farmstead along State Route 26 near Reno, Ohio, centers on a long frame farmhouse and a raised-basement barn. The oldest part of the house, a 1865 I-House with a Greek Revival doorway, was moved a short distance in 1870. A larger two-story section was added by 1879, giving the house a length of about 90 feet, with slate roofs, sandstone foundations and an Italianate side porch. The barn stands roughly 150 feet west and is arranged in line with the house, a pattern linked to the Mid-Atlantic region. William Hune, a German-born immigrant who became a merchant and farmer, built the farm, and it became the nucleus of the hamlet of Lawrence. Part of the house once held the post office, which closed in 1912. While most of the village has vanished, the house, barn, a covered bridge and a church remain. The farm was recognized for its architecture and its role in local settlement history.
Significance in brief: The farm is nominated under Criteria A and C as an example of a mid-19th century rural vernacular farmstead that shaped the settlement and growth of the crossroads hamlet of Lawrence. The house blends I-House, Double Pen and New England Large house types with Greek Revival and Italianate details. Its size reflects the wealth and prominence of the Hune family in the community.
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 91000303, listed March 28, 1991. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | OH 26 N of Dart, Reno |
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| County | Washington County |
| Listed | March 28, 1991 |
| Reference number | 91000303 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1865-1912 |
| Architect / builder | William Henning (carpenter) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Historic and current functions are listed as a single dwelling and agricultural field; the house is occupied by descendants of a later owner, and a small hog shed is partially collapsed. |
| Acreage | 297.5 |
| Coordinates | 39.51646, -81.25541 (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 91000303.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q138763927
- This listing as JSON
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