Nomination for Barretts Mills

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Form 10-300 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR - State (Rev. 6-72) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE - County NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY DATE (Type all entries - complete applicable sections) NAME AND/ OR HISTORIC: County Road 1A and Rocky Fork Creek CITY OR TOWN: William H.

Harsha (Check One) TO THE PUBLIC 2 Private In Process X Preservation work - Comments - Other (Specify) X Museum OWNER'S NAME: Route 6 LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: TITLE OF SURVEY: DATE OF SURVEY: - Federal - Local DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: Highland 039 071 LOCATION Religious Government Both Site CLASSIFICATION Transportation ACCESSIBLE STATUS DATE Entertainment Commercial Restricted REGISTER NATIONAL Educational Park OWNERSHIP Structure Unoccupied CATEGORY Hillsboro Agricultural Yes: Scientific Building CODE Ohio Industrial Being Considered Private Residence Public Object COMMON: Public Acquisition: Military Highland County Courthouse Barretts Mills SE of Rainsboro DEC 21 1972 REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS OWNER OF PROPERTY STREET AND NUMBER: (Woolen Mill, Jack I.

Hope (Sawmill,Gristmill) Route 2, Bainbridge, Ohio ENTRY NUMBER PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) CONGRESSIONAD Mather Barrett Barrett Home) RECEIVEn DESCRIPTION - Unexposed The gristmill, an 1862, tall, 2-1/2 story, gambrel-roofed frame structure, Truss construction, a system designed by Col. Stephen H. Long and first present owners / The sawmill is located just east of the gristmill. It is a typical frame sawmil1 structure which is, unfortunately, missing its original machinery. It is scheduled for some badly-needed repairs by its owners in the near moved about 100' northeast at an unknown date. about 750' from the sawmill. It is largely hidden by trees and weeds, A large bay window and porch dominate the front/ It was built by Capt. state of repair, has had several additions and alterations.

DEC 21 1972 CONDITION Excellent Deteriorated This bridge, built about the same time as the grist mill, is of Long Ruins RECEIVED including the monitor.It has not been repaired.Its machinery is gone. (Check One) X Fair - Unaltered F Original Site used about 1830. The gristmill continued in operation until 1957 and future. The sawmill was originally connected to the gristmill, but was is located just east of the covered bridge which spans Rocky Fork Creek. has recently been restored to working order (turbine power) by its The woolen mill is located across a small road to the southeast and The Barrett House is a large 2-story frame structure with hipped roof.

NATIONAL REGISTER but is a sided, largely-intact frame building, 2-1/2 stories in height, (sawmill Good SIGNIFICANCE X] 19th Century SPECIFIC DATE(S) (If Applicable and Known) and later - Political - Historic - Religion/Phi- ] Science itarian ( 7 Theater ] Transportation STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Statement of significance

With the completion of the canal system in Ohio and the need for grain and other foodstuffs in the East, milling became a big business for Among the first and best examples of Ohio mills is Barretts Mills on process that the milling industry underwent during the 19th century. The mill was built in the early 1860's as a grist mill with wooden roller mill capable of grinding 24 barrels of flour a day and had a storage capacity of 4,000 bushels of grain. "Captain David M. Barrett, one of the leading citizens of the Highland County area, a state representative and for nine years superintendent of the Boys' Industrial School, was the moving force in building the plant at one time consisted not only of a sawmill and gristmill, but also included a carding mill and fulling mill. After 1820 a woolen mill, built by Jesse Baldwin in 1805 and 1806, proved to be one of the Capt.

Barrett built his house just north of and across the road from his The gristmill, which at its closing in 1957 was using Monarch mill equipment for grinding, is being restored. As a mill, it exists as a the house, to be open to the public. Commerce Military Communications Conservation losophy Engineering Architecture REGISTER Aboriginal Industry Literature Music Agriculture Education NATIONAL Landscape Pre-Columbian Invention Sculpture Social/Human- Urban Planning fine example of an industry which was once one of Ohio's most prominent. DEC 21 1972 Barretts gristmill exists asa perfect example of the evolutionary most extensive and successful operations of its kind in southern Ohio. many men along the rushing rivers and streams of the Buckeye State.

RECEIVED Other (Specify) PERIOD (Check One or More as Appropriate) AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Check One or More as Appropriate) new mills near the site of the oldest mills in Highland County./ The owned and occupied by his great grandson, Mather Barrett. Plans are underway to repair and restore all thegmilDbuildings, except County Road 1A at Rocky Fork Creek in Highland County. mill was built. The mill produced cloth until 1896. The previous grist- 1862 Art

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES Garber, D.W. Waterwheels and Millstones, _A History of Ohio Gristmills and Historical Association, 1902. Williams Bros. History of Highland County. Cleveland: William Bros., 1880. 10. GEOGRAPHICAL DATA LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PHOPERTY OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY: ILIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES FORM PREPARED BY Judith Kitchen, Architectural Historian 1982 Velma Avenue CITY OR TOWN: 12. STATE LIAISON OFFICER CERTIFICATION NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION As the designated State Liaison Officer for the Na- I hereby certify that this property is included in the tional Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law Nationa 1 Register.

89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the c-iteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. The recommended level of significance of this nomination is: Local O Keeper of The National Register GP0 931-894 Degrees 11/15/72 LATITUDE DATE STATE ORGANIZATION Name LONGITUDE COUNTY ATTEST: CODE CORNER Columbus National Degrees Minutes Seconds 9.5 acres The Ohio Historical Society NAME AND TITLE: STREET AND NUMBER: Milling. Columbus: The Ohio Historical Society, 1970. Klise, Rev. J.W. The County of Highland.

Madison, Wisconsin: Northwestern N 39 Director, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation Seconds Minutes Title Ohio 12-20.22 STATE Olio ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN National Register write-up Maps Entered KEEPER ARCHEOLOGIST Send-back Re-submit Photos 12.12.72.1883 WORKING NUMBER CONTROL REVIEW REVIEW UNIT CHIEF TECH REVIEW Highland Federal Register entry Q-l~73 Shull DEC 2 6 19r2 HISTORIAN BRANCH CHIEF PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Loc. NPS Number Title: 12/26/72 PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER Loc.

PROPERTY OF THE NMTONAL REGISTER Title: NPS Number _ PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER 12/26/72 HOUsE, SAWmill Title: PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NPS Number -grstmill looksing eest Title: PROPERT OE THE NATIONAL REGISTER NE'S Number _ PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER 12/26/72 Form 10-301 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROPERTY MAP FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY (Type all entries -attach to or enclose with map) 9 6. 1972 STREET AND NUM BER: County Road 1A and Rocky Fork Creek CITY OR TOWN: U.S.G.S. (7.5') Rainsboro Quadrangle TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference.

039 1961 071 REQUIREMENTS COUNTY DATE Highland STATE Ohio COMMON: CODE 1:2400 SE of Rainsboro SCALE: SOURCE: NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES MAP REFERENCE ENTRY NUMBER Barretts Mills AND/OR HISTORIC: LOCATION NAME DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 39°07'30" L RAINSBORO OHIO RAINSBORO QUADRANGLE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) Form 10-301 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (July 1969) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PROPERTY MAP FORM FOR NPS USE ONLY (Type all entries -attach to or enclose with map) ENTRY NUMBER DEC 2 6 1972 AND/OR HISTORIC: STREET AND NUM BER: CITY OR TOWN: Jack I. Hope TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property broundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference.

1970 039 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS COUNTY DATE REGISTER STATE CODE NAME Highland Ohio SOURCE: SCALE: MAP REFERENCE Barretts Mills COMMON: NATIONAL NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES SE of Rainsboro County Road 1A and Rocky Fork Creek 071 TO CYNTHIANA (PRIVATE PROPERTY) OLD SAW HILL GRICT MILL BARRETT'S MILLS PARKING LOT ROCKY FORK CREEK WATER DACKED UP FOR PLACE BURIAL TO RAINSBORO PICNIC BARRETT HOME - WOLLEH ILL MERCER MONE - (PRIVATE PROPERT FOOT PATH AREA OFFICE FACTORY BLACSMITH NOV 1 Robert M. Utley Director Office of Archeology Mr. Daniel R. Porter Director, The Ohio Historical Columbus, Ohto 43211)w/cy inc. Director, Northeast Region) Society Sincerely yours, PHR and Historic Preservation FNP:FBSarles:dvt:10-24-72 Washington, D.c. Ve appreciate your interest in the lational Register progran. LI-Mr. Winge 10/30 Thank you for your letter on bebalf of Mrs.

Joseph Vanmeter con- House or Representatives Hon. WLlliam H. Harsha FSaeles Muetagh IOs) House of Representatives Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Harsha: code 183, extension 38067, or Area Code 202, 343-8067. (2)) w/incoming PNP: CRBraxton: crb: 10-11-72 Director Sincerely yours, P.s.If you need to contact someone further eoncerning this We appreciate your interest in this matter and vill provide We are pleased to acknowledge your inquiry concerning the you a reply at our earliest opportunity. matter, please call the Division of Legislative Services or Hon.William H.Harsha LOS of Historic Piaces. 6TH DISTRICT, OHIO RANKING MINORITY MEMBER 2457 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING PUBLIC WORKS Congress of the United States HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 September 27, 1972 Dr. William Murtagh Keeper of the National Register 801 - 19th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Dear Dr.

Murtagh: I will greatly appreciate your assistance with regard to a matter which has been brought to my attention concerning efforts to restore Barrett's Mill Village site in Highland County, Ohio. Although this project is not complete, several thousand as well as a map of the Village site. of a limited county budget, this proposed relocation would go right through the middle of the old Village site and prevent the future My purpose in writing to you is to request your help in National Register. Mrs. Joseph Vanmeter of Piketon, Ohio is submitting a request on this matter to Mr. Dan Porter, Director of the Ohio Thank you in advance for your cooperation and I will look forward to hearing from you.

WHH: tg USH Representative to Congress restored to operation.Attached is information pertaining to this of a County road in order toby-pass the old Covered Bridge.Because people have been shown through the old Grist Mill which has been Department of the Interior obtaining an emergency registration of Barrett's Mill Village in the COMMITTEE This project is now threatened bya proposed relocation William H. Harsha restoration of the old Woolen Mill. Historical Society, Columbus, Ohio. If a National Registration is ob- TO CYNTHIANA DR. BOYD GRIST MILL WATER BACKED UP AREA FOR PLACE BURIAL (PRIVATE PROPERTY) BRANCH OLD SAW TO RAINSBORO PARKING LOT FOOT PATH BARRETT HOME NILL ROCKY FORK CREEK SHOP - OLD CEMETERY HIGH CLIFFS BARRETT'S MILLS - WOLLEN OFFICE PICNIC HIGH DR.

BOYD GRIST MILL WATER BACKED UP AREA FOR BURIAL RENTAL PLACE PICNIC BARRETT HOME PARKING LOT NILL TO CYNTHIANA (PRIVATE PROPERTY) BRANCH TO RAINSBORO OLD SAW ROCKY FORK CREEK .WOLLEN MILL MILL HORSE OFFICE FACTORY WOOLEN BARRETT'S MILLS CREEK HIGH CLIFF8 Washington, D.C. Sincerely yours, /s/ Robert N. Utley Mr. Daniel R. Porter Columbus, Ohio 43211)v/cy inc. LI-Mr. Winge Director, Northeast Region) Society PHR) FNP:FBSarles:dvt:10-24-72 Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation NOV 1 - 1972 Director,The Ohio Historical House of Representatives LOS) FILES RETAINED IN PHR) notify you es soon as a decision has been soached. 2457 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING PUBLIC WORKS WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 September 27, 1972 Dr. William Murtagh 801 - 19th Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. Dear Dr. Murtagh: to restore Barrett's Mill Village site in Highland County, Ohio.

Although this project is not complete, several thousand of a limited county budget, this proposed relocation would go right through the middle of the old Village site and prevent the future restoration of the old Woolen Mill. My purpose in writing to you is to request your help in a request on this matter to Nr. Dan Porter, Director of the Ohio Historical Society, Columbus, Ohio. If a National Registration is ob- Thank you in advance for your cooperation and I will look WHH: tg COMMITTEE RUSH Representative to Congress HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I will greatly appreciate your assistance with regard to Department of the Interior This project is now threatened bya proposed relocation forward to hearing from you. Keeper of the National Register a matter which has been brought to my attention concerning efforts as well as a map of the Village site. MDISTRICT. ONIO National Register. Mrs.

Joseph Vanmeter of Piketon, Ohio is subnitting tained, one of the few remaining combination Grist Mill and Covered RANKING MINORITY MEMDER William H.Harsha people have been shown through the old Grist Mill which has been ofa County road in order to by-pass the old Covered Bridge.Because (PRIVATE PROPERTY) 22 PARKING LOT ROCKY FORK CREEK FOR PLACE BURIAL TO RAINSBORO TO CYNTHIANA OLD SAW CRIST MILL UPPER DAIA BARRETT'S MILLS CREEK AREA OFFICE DARRETT HOHE FACTORY DR.EOYD HIGH CLIFFO SHOP .WOLLEN HALL FNP:FBSarles:rls 10/12/72 Hon. William H. Harsha Washington, D. C. in Highland County, Ohio, to the National Register of Historic Places. When it is received, we will be pleased to expedite our review and to cc: Mr. Daniel R. Porter, Director, The Ohio Bistorical Society, Columbus, Ohio 43211 w/cy inc Director, Northeast Region w/cy inc LOS - w/cy inc LI - Mr.

Winge PHR - w/cy inc H34-PHR Draft Director Sincerley yours, This nomination has not yet been received by the National Park Service. We appreciate your interest in the National Register program. House of Representatives concerning the proposed nomination of Barrett's Mills Village Site Thank you for your recent letter on behalf of Mrs. Joseph Varmeter Dear Mr. Harsha: BASIC FILES RETAINED IN PHR notify as soon as a decision has been reached. (Special per Stanley W. Hulett)* WHITE HOUSE, CONGRESSIONAL, OR SECRETARIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO: PHR FROM: Division of Legislative Services (IS) | SUBJECT: Preservation-Northeast CONTROL NUMBER: a draft reply. In the event the above suspense date cannot be met, please furnish me an interim draft reply on or before that suspense date, and include reasons for the delay and an estimate as to the date a final reply may be expected.

Ira Whitlock For Secretarial signature RUSH All draft replies must be surnamed by the Chief of the Division PLEASE LEAVE THIS MEMO ATTACHED TO THE CORRESPONDENCE Chief as to whether his Assistant Director should also surname WAS0-31(6/71)USD1-NPS SUSPENSE DATE: October 16, 1972 the draft. OCT 1 1 1972 Sincerely yours, George B. Hartzog, Jr. P.S. If you need to contact someone further concerning this matter, please call the Division of Legislative Services on code 183, extension 38067, or Area Code 202, 343-8067. FNP: CRBraxton: crb:10-11-72 Washington, D.C. House or Representatives We appreciate your interest in this matter and vill provide Director (2))w/incoming We are pleased to acknowledge your inguiry concerning the you a reply aü ou earliest opportunity.

Hon.William H.Harsha Interstate 71 and 17ch Avenue the ohio historical society/ohio historical center/columbus, ohio 432ll/ telephone (614) 469-4663 December 4, 1972 Dr. William J. Murtagh, Keeper Washington, D.C. 20240 nomination forms for Barretts Mills, Highland County, and the Buxton Inn, Licking County, submitted as an EMERGENCY. project, but the County Engineer is favorable disposed to preservation if registration is obtained, and soon. In the case of the Buxton Inn applica- tion, the emergency is that federal matching HUD or other funds are being sought by the owner who is dedicated to the landmark's preservation. Daniel R. Porter DRP/eg Director Sincerely, REGISTER NATIONAL Department of the Interior National Register RECEIVED Site Preservation Advisory Board.

portions of subject district.No federal funds are involved in this highway DEC 21 1972 The reason for the emergency is, in the case of the Barretts Mill district, that county highway plans are being formulated which would take and demolish Enclosed please find two (2) completed National Register of Historic Place Dear Bill: The owners approve of the nominations and they have been notified of our DEC 2 6 1972 Hon. William B. Saxbe Hon. John M. Ashbrook Colunbus, Ohio 43211 NRowland: mm Director, Northeast Region Location 12/21/72 STATE PHR Name Director Date Entered Licking County The Buxton Inn ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER Also Notified State Liaison Officer Rainsboro vicinity The Ohio Historical Society Granville Highland County Bazxetts Mill Mx. Danlel R. Porter Hon. Robert Taft, Jr. OHIO RAINSBORO, OHIO Welcome To BARRETT restoration of this pioneer village.

Only por- Office, country store and other facilities by including the woolen mill, saw mill, Post open to the public, we have only begun the follow our progress. Barrett's Mills. Although the mill is now hope you enjoy your visit with us at tions of the Grist mill are now in operation. using pioneer methods. We hope you will We hope to gradually restore the entire village Jesse Baldwin in 1805, and probably consisted of a grist mill, saw mill, carding mill, and fulling mill located on factory branch. The but probably date from about 1820. Dr. Milton until 1858 when they were sold to Capt. David Barrett. Capt. Barrett extended the business enterprise and at times had over 100 people working in the village. Capt. Barrett fought tured by the Rebels. During his service in the South, he obtained plans for a southern mansion and returned to have the large house Barrett.

The Mill had several owners from 1909 to 1923 when Mr. Bert Mercer purchased the property. His children, Floyd and Bertha in turn, sold the Mill to the present owners in 1967 and still live in the small white house north of the Mill. for the Union in the Civil War and was cap- Mercer operated the Mill until 1957. They, Boyd purchased the Mills from Jesse Baldwin and operated them along with a hospital, exact date of current structures is unknown, is still occupied by his great grandson Mather The original mills on this site were built by built which overlooks the Mill. The house located on the hill west of the parking lot, An 9deal Auto Trip.. The Charm of the Early 1800's Unsurpassed Scenie Beauty Modern Facilities Rainsboro, Ohio 45165 Box 235 Phone: 513-365-1418 ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHLAND HILLS. INC.

Parking Area BARRETT'S Genuine Working Original Mill Jo An 9deal Area Come Back Over160 Years In Jime Jo -Barrett's Mills MERCER HONE - (PRIVATE PROPERTY DR. BOYD FAC TORY FOR LARGE OFFICE NATIONAL BLACSMITH PLACE BURIAL CREEK SHOP AREA BRANCH PICNIC REGISTER BARRETT HOME RENTAL WOOL TO CYNTHIANA HIGH CLIFFS PARKING LOT UPPER DAM TO RAINSBORO (PRIVATE PROPERTY) GRIST MILL OLD SAW OLD CEMETERY BARRETT'S MILLS ROCKY FORK CREEK FOOT PATH WATER BACKED UP WOLLEN MILL NILL HORSE CANOE HORSE CORRAL