Zeigler, John, Farm House
Why it's listed
Built in 1817 on land John Zeigler had owned for several years, this three-bay farmhouse in York Springs is a brick Federal style dwelling with a modified Georgian plan. Its main block has Flemish bond red brick walls, a fieldstone foundation and a semicircular fanlight over the main door. Inside, the front and rear parlors keep their original woodwork, with reeded corner blocks, a geometric mantel and a chimney cupboard, and the wooden floors are original. Later changes, mostly dating to about 1900, were concentrated in the rear kitchen ell, which gained a full second story and gable roof. Restoration in the early 1990s removed many of these alterations and rebuilt the chimneys and roof. The house is regarded as an outstanding example of its type in northern Adams County, where few brick farmhouses of this period survive. Its integrity and the surrounding farmland give it a rare setting.
Significance in brief: The house is presented as an outstanding example of a Federal style brick farmhouse in northern Adams County, where few brick houses of the period survive. Its main block retains largely original fabric and detailing, including original parlor woodwork and mantels, and its agricultural setting adds to its historical value.
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 92000395, listed May 7, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1281 Mountain Rd., Latimore Township, York Springs |
|---|---|
| County | Adams County |
| Listed | May 7, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000395 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1817 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Recently restored, with the exterior and interior work carried out according to the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 40.04897, -77.11683 (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 92000395.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6265303
- This listing as JSON
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