Kirk, William, House
Also known as: Warrior Run Farm
Why it's listed
Built of common bond brick in a two-story, five-bay central-hall plan with a two-story rear ell, the William Kirk House stands on a farm in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. William Kirk, son of pioneer Moses Kirk, replaced an earlier log house with the brick structure around 1828, and he moved to New York State in 1829. The widow of Henry Leinbach Junior, a carpenter who had agreed to buy the farm, took over the house that year. The interior retains original flooring, moulded door and window frames, and a dog-leg staircase with a circular handrail rising to the attic. Its woodwork is attributed to the Leinbach carpenters and is regarded as stylish for the period and well executed. The house has been altered over time, with brackets and porches added in the late nineteenth century, and the later frame barn adds to the farmstead's agricultural character. Its surviving craftsmanship and integrity make it a representative early farmhouse of the region.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house retains enough of its original design features and integrity to represent an early farmhouse in the Northumberland County area. Its finish woodwork is described as stylish for its period and well executed, and the document attributes the carpentry to Henry Leinbach Senior and Henry Leinbach Junior. Its Georgian massing and brick construction are described as once common in the region.
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 80003590, listed December 2, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-haiku-5-5, prompt v1.1-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | W of Turbotville, Turbotville |
|---|---|
| County | Northumberland County |
| Listed | December 2, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80003590 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | The house is described as altered, with a present roof and window sashes from later periods, and the document states the flooring is in excellent condition and original. |
| Acreage | 1 |
| Coordinates | 41.09902, -76.81167 (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 80003590.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8014055
- This listing as JSON
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