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Nomination for Stonehurst

The case file that argued this property on to the National Register: 3,599 words across 16 pages, filed in 1975. Reproduced in full, word for word.

Source document Held by the National Archives in Record Group 79 as reference 75001327, where it exists only as a scan with no text layer. The words below were read off that scan by machine, so the occasional stray character is the recogniser's and the typewriter's. Nothing is summarised, corrected or written by this site. See the catalogue record, or return to the property.

The nomination, in full

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

Form 10-300 (Rev. 6-72) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM (Type all entries - complete applicable sections) DATA SHEET STATE: Ohio COUNTY: Brown FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY DATE OCT 10 1975 1. NAME COMMON: The Martin Farm AND/OR HISTORIC: Stonehurst me this 2. LOCATION STREET AND NUMBER: U. S. Route 68 CITY OR TOWN: 2 Miles North of Ripley, Ohio CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: 6th District - Harsha STATE: Ohio CODE: 039 COUNTY: Brown CODE: 015 3.

CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY (Check One) District Building Public Site Structure Private Object Both OWNERSHIP Public Acquisition: In Process Being Considered STATUS Occupied Unoccupied Preservation work in progress ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC Yes: Restricted Unrestricted No PRESENT USE (Check One or More as Appropriate) Agricultural Government Park Transportation Comments Commercial Industrial Private Residence Educational Military Religious Entertainment Museum Scientific 4. OWNER OF PROPERTY OWNER'S NAME: Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Bick STREET AND NUMBER: 3817 Hopper Hill Road CITY OR TOWN: Cincinnati STATE: Ohio CODE: 039 5. LOCATION OF LEGAL DESCRIPTION COURTHOUSE, REGISTRY OF DEEDS, ETC: Brown County Court House STREET AND NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: Georgetown STATE: Ohio CODE: 039 6.

REPRESENTATION IN EXISTING SURVEYS TITLE OF SURVEY: None DATE OF SURVEY: Federal State DEPOSITORY FOR SURVEY RECORDS: County Local STREET AND NUMBER: CITY OR TOWN: STATE: CODE: RECEIVED JUN 9 1975 NATIONAL REGISTER ENTRY NUMBER OCT 10 1975 Stonehufrt is a private residence consisting of two distinct sections: the original being constructed of fieldstone and the more recent of wood. The fieldstone section is rectang- ular in plan and is two stories in height, with its long sides on an east-west axis. The north, or front elevation of the stone section contains a centrally placed door flanked by two double hung windows. The second floor of the north facade has three equally spaced double-hung windows. The east and west elevations, being the shorter ends, contain no windows or openings.

The first story of the sou south elevation is approximately two-thirds covered by the one story frame addition.. The exposed one third of the ground floor elevation contains one double-hung window. The second story of the south elevation contains three equally spaced double hung windows. The roof of the stone section is of a straight gable construction with a six or seven to twelve pitch. Two fieldstone chimneys extend about three feet above the ends of the gable ridge. The building was constructed with end chimneys and a central hall plan and as such,is a typical colonial dwelling. Except for the vertical placement of stone above the windows, the building is without ornamentation or embellis- ment.. This building illustrates the functional severity of early American architecture.

Its foundation and walls are,constructed of local stone: easily obtainable and strong enough to withstand the rigors of the early 19th century Ohio' wilderness. The stone walls are as plumb today as the day they were laid up. The second section of Stonehurst is a frame section added to the south side of the fieldstone section. Because of its relatively recent construction (denoted by its concrete block foundation) it is of little significance to this nomination. It is to be dismantled during the planned restoration of the original stone building. 8.

SIGNIFICANCE PERIOD (Check One or More as Appropriate) [ ] Pre-Columbian [ ] 16th Century [ ] 18th Century [ ] 20th Century [ ] 15th Century [ ] 17th Century [x] 19th Century SPECIFIC DATE(S) (If Applicable and Known) 1816 AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE (Check One or More as Appropriate) [ ] Aboriginal [ ] Education [ ] Political [ ] Urban Planning [ ] Prehistoric [ ] Engineering [ ] Religion/Phi[ ] Other: (Specify) [x] Historic [ ] Industry losophy [x] Agriculture [ ] Invention [ ] Science [ ] Architecture [ ] Landscape [ ] Sculpture [ ] Art Architecture [ ] Social/Human- [ ] Commerce [ ] Literature itarian [ ] Communications [ ] Military [ ] Theater [ ] Conservation [ ] Music [ ] Transportation STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Alexander Martin, a soldier of the American Revolution, purchased his farm in the John Crofford Survey in 1798.

The deed for the land was signed by John Adams and Plymouth Pickering. He first built a log cabin on the premises, but in 1816 he completed construction of "Stonehurst", a more permanent, stone residence. In a petition dated January 10, 1799, the inhabitants of the then county of Hamilton, asked Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, to appoint Alexander Martin as Justice of the Peace. This appointment was apparently made as Alexander's name appears in the minutes of subsequent territorial courts as a presiding magistrate. The Martin farm was one of the first to be established in this region of the Ohio valley, predating even many of the river towns along this particular stretch of the Ohio River. Settled by a Revolutionary War veteran, the early owners of the farm have played a significant role in the history of the area.

There is also significance in the fact that the property has never left the Martin family. The present owners are direct descendants of Alexander Martin. Alexander's grave, on the property, is marked for the federal government by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Martin Family cemetery is located approximately 250 feet directly east of Stonehurst. Besides Alexander Martin, his wife and one son; are also buried here in adjacent graves. The cemetery is marked on the U.S.G.S. topographical map for the area. 9. MAJOR BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES "Ripley, Ohio: Its History and Families". 1965 by E. B. Stivers "Treasures of Pisgah and Levanna, Ohio". by C. N. Thompson "The History of Brown County". 1883, W. H. Beers and Co. "Glancing Back". column by Stephen E. Smalley in the Forest Hills Journal, October 31, 1973 Transfer Book 1841-1848 Transfer Book 1826-1830 10.

GEOGRAPHICAL DATA LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING A RECTANGLE LOCATING THE PROPERTY CORNER LATITUDE LONGITUDE Degrees Minutes Seconds Degrees Minutes Seconds NW . . . . . . NE . . . . . . SE . . . . . . SW . . . . . . UTM OKUM LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE COORDINATES DEFINING THE CENTER POINT OF A PROPERTY OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES LATITUDE LONGITUDE Degrees Minutes Seconds Degrees Minutes Seconds UTM 17 251 900 4296270 APPROXIMATE ACREAGE OF NOMINATED PROPERTY: 1 acre LIST ALL STATES AND COUNTIES FOR PROPERTIES OVERLAPPING STATE OR COUNTY BOUNDARIES STATE: None CODE: ___ COUNTY: ___ STATE: ___ CODE: ___ COUNTY: ___ STATE: ___ CODE: ___ COUNTY: ___ 11. FORM PREPARED BY NAME AND TITLE: Margaret A.

Sambi, Historian ORGANIZATION The Miami Purchase Association STREET AND NUMBER: 812 Dayton Street CITY OR TOWN: Cincinnati STATE Ohio CODE 039 DATE 11/15/74 12. STATE LIAISON OFFICER CERTIFICATION As the designated State Liaison Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. The recommended level of significance of this nomination is: National State Local Name Title State Historic Preservation Officer Date June 13, 1975 NATIONAL REGISTER VERIFICATION I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register.

[signature] Director, Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation Date 10/10/75 ATTEST: [signature] Keeper of The National Register Date 10/10/75 See Instructions U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1973-729-147/1442 3-1 Form No. 10-300a (Rev. 10-74) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY -- NOMINATION FORM The Martin Farm - "Stonehurst" CONTINUATION SHEET ITEM NUMBER 8 PAGE 2 "Stonehurst", built in 1816, represents an excellent example of early, stone architecure in southwestern Ohio. The building illustrates the functional severity associated with early pioneer homes, built to withstand the rigors of the early nineteenth century wilderness. The Martin Farm was one of the first to be established in this region of the Ohio Valley and its settlers were major figures in the development of the area.

FOR NPS USE ONLY RECEIVED SEP 1 7 1975 DATE ENTERED OCT 1 0 1975 p. 6 - 20 Property Stonehurst State Ohio Working Number 6.20.75.1143 BROWN 75001327 TECHNICAL Photos 2 Maps 1 cont. sheet (48) Good nomination for local history. However Historian Accept Bill is correct; there is no adequate discussion Cath. Accept of architectural significance, although I think E. Smith that significance is obvious and is dealt with 9-18-75 somewhat in the Description. Probably should call Lebovich. See Continuation sheet arrived 9-18-75. ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIAN I DON'T THINK THERE IS ADEQUATE DISCUSSION OF WILL CALL ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE.

LEBOVICH 7-10-75 ARCHEOLOGIST CONTROL OK 6.23.75 OTHER ACCEPT Hayward 8/18/75 HAER Inventory _________ Review _________ REVIEW UNIT CHIEF Accept Cole 9-18-75 BRANCH CHIEF accept Smith 10.3.75 KEEPER Accept Greenberg 10/10/75 National Register Write-up ________________ Send-back _______________ Entered OCT 10 1975 Federal Register Entry 12-2-75 Re-submit _________________ United States Department of the Interior National Park Service WASO No. 7 INT:2106-74 Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 614/466-1500 October 21, 1985 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief National Register of Historic Places National Park Service Department of the Interior 1100 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Ms.

Shull: In order to update our records of National Register properties in Washington we request that the following changes be made. We regret to inform you of the demolition or destruction of the following properties which should be removed from the National Register. - Turtle Creek Culvert and Embankment, New Barn vicinity, Shelby County. The culvert has been demolished. - Stemen Road Covered Bridge, Violet Township Rd. 226 at Sycamore Creek, Fairfield County. Destroyed through arson June 18, 1985. - Everett Road Covered Bridge, Peninsula vicinity, Summit County. Destroyed by flood. Holy Name High School, 8318 Broadway, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. Demolished. Central School, corner of Hickory and S. Fourth Sts., Martins Ferry, Belmont County. Demolished. Salway, William, House (Samuel Hannaford & Sons Thematic Resources), Gray and Winton Streets, Cincinnati, Hamilton County.

Demolished in 1984. - Loucks Covered Bridge, Fairfield County. Demolished. - Achauer-Linser Brewery and Mansion, 976-988 E. Main St., Zanesville, Muskingum County. Demolished. - Smith Place School, N. South Street, Wilmington, Clinton County. Demolished. Exchange Hotel, 202-204 E. Water St., Sandusky, Erie County. Demolished following a fire. Ms. Carol Shull October 21, 1985 Page 2 . Newburgh Town Hall, 9213 Miles Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. Demolished following a fire. . Wheeler Block, 402 Monroe St., Toledo, Lucas County. Demolished. Ohio Theatre (Sandusky MRA), 205-207-211 W. Market St., Sandusky, Erie County. Demolished. Zanesville YMCA, 34 S. Fifth St., Zanesville, Muskingum County. Demolished. . Idora Park Merry-Go-Round, Youngstown, Mahoning County. Dismantled and sold to David Walentas, Two Trees, 30 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019. Spreng, Wilfred, J.

House (Park Avenue West MRA), 414 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Richland County. Demolished. Gardner Building (Park Avenue West MRA), 114 Park Avenue West, Mansfield, Richland County. Demolished. Mather House, 30027 River Rd., part of the East River Road Historic District 1, Perrysburg Township, Wood County. Demolished, marked on enclosed map. ADDRESS CHANGES: (new ownership) Frank, Charles, House, Medina County. Brian Slosarik, 2425 Ridge Rd., Hinckley, Ohio 44233. Hopewell Mound Group, Chillicothe vic., Ross County. The Archaeological Conservancy, 415 Orchard Dr., Santa Fe, New Mexico 07501. Neff, Conrad, House, 3967 Canfield-Boardman Rd., Canfield, vic., Mahoning County. Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Cochran farm, 2900 OH 129, Millville vic., Butler County. Gerald and Priscilla Morris, 2980 Hamilton-Scipio Rd., Hamilton, Ohio 45013.

Hine, Horace, House, 4624 W. Prospect St., Mantua, Portage County. Gail Shuss, same address as property. Franklinton Post Office, 72 S. Gift St., Columbus, Franklin County. Walter Relner 5030 Westerville Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43229. Sunbury Tavern, Northwest corner OH 37 and Galena Rd., Sunbury, Delaware County. Board of Directors, Community Library, Sunbury, Ohio 43074. Pomeroy, Alanson House, Pearl Rd., Strongsville, Cuyahoga County. Homestead Association, c/o Richard Kleinman, Kleinman and McFadden Co., LPA, 1255 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Ms. Carol Shull October 21, 1985 Page 3 McLain-Gillmer House, 720 Mahoning Ave., Warren, Trumbull County. Trumbull Art Guild, address same as the property. Thompson, Cassius, Clark, House, 305 Walnut St., East Liverpool, Columbiana County. East Liverpool Historical Society, P. O. Box 60, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920.

Jones, W.H., Mansion, 731 E. Broad St., Columbus, Franklin County. Dennis Riga, address same as the property. McPherson, Major General James, House, 300 E. McPherson Highway, Clyde, Sandusky County. Mrs. Harry F. Meyer, 951 Vine St., Clyde, Ohio 43410. Baker, John S. House, 1887 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, Hamilton County. Dr. George Colombell, same address as property. Connecticut Land Company Office, 7071 S. Ridge Rd., Madison vic., Lake County. Bert W. and Jean Fielitz, 7632 Wilson Mills, Chesterland, Ohio 44026. Elden Prehistoric District, South of Old Colorado Rd., Lorain, vic., Lorain County. Thompson Landscaping Company, 2247 N. Jefferson Blvd., Lorain, Ohio 44054. Gwynne Building, 602 Main St., Cincinnati, Hamilton County. Equity Financial and Management Company, 10 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, Illinois 60603. Morrison House, 750 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, Hamilton County. John N.

Hall, Ill, Address same as property. Laundon, Thomas W., House, 307 W. Avenue, Elyria, Lorain County. Lorain County Historical Society, Inc., 509 Washington Ave., Elyria, Ohio 44035. U.S. Route 68, Ripley, vic., Brown County. Mary Martin Blick and J.R. Blick, Route 1, P. O. Box 98, Ripley, Ohio 45167. Wellington-Huntington Road Multiple Resource Area, Wellington, vic., Lorain County: Benjamin Wadsworth House, M.J. Wilhelm, 24578 OH 58 Whitney Clark House, Louis Wilson, 46471 W. Bursley Rd. Darlon Allen House, William Bates, 26140 OH 58 Huntington Twp. Grange, Huntington Grange, 27255 OH 58 Huntington Twp. Hall, Huntington Twp. Trustees, 26840 OH 58 Sacred Heart Academy, 525 Lafayette, Cincinnati, Hamilton County. The City of Cincinnati, 800 Plum St., Cincinnati. Ms.

Carol Shull October 21, 1985 Page 4 Rockwood Pottery, Celestial and Rookwood, Cincinnati, Hamilton County. Rockwood Highland Tower Investment, 1077 Celestial, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Worth, Gorham, House, 2316 Auburncrest, Resor, William, House, 254 Greendale Ave., Cincinnati, Hamilton County. Joseph Allen Prenter, address same as Resor House. Twin Oaks, 629 Liddle Lane, Wyoming, Hamilton County. Thomas Rohrer, address same as property. Florence Corners School, OH 113 at Division St., Florence, Erie County. Eva J. Valenti, Florence Twp. Clerk, P.O. Box 92, Birmingham, Ohio 44816. Newton, Judge Eben, House, 105 N. Broad St., Canfield, Mahoning County. Rosemary Raver, address same as the property. Kent, Zeno, House, Aurora-Hudson Rd., Portage County. Richard Fetzer, Cleveland Trust Company, Euclid and E. 9th, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Western Reserve Building, 1468 W.

9th, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. Higabee Development Corp., address same as the property. Mason, John Wesley, Gothic Cottage, Braceville, Trumbull County. Karl Steinman, R.D. No. 2, Newton Falls, Ohio 44444. Sawyer-Wayside House, 9470 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Lake County. Colpetzer-Woods Consulting Company, address same as the property. OTHER CHANGES: Tiedmann, Hannes, House, 4308 Franklin Boulevard, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. Omitted from Federal Register. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, [signature] W. Ray Luce State Historic Preservation Officer WRL/BAP:rs enclosures NPS Form 10-900a (8-86) United States Department of the Interior National Park Service National Register of Historic Places Continuation Sheet Section number _____ Page _____ Stonehurst.

11 Brown Co., OHIO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ACCEPTED (new ownership) Keeper [signature] 10/22/85 PRIME FARM 1862 Martin Farm RR #1 2 mile Brown State: Ohio County: Brown UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Form No. 10-301a (7/72) NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPH FORM (Type all entries - attach to or enclose with photograph) 1. NAME COMMON: Martin Farm AND/OR HISTORIC: Stonehurst 2. LOCATION STREET AND NUMBER: RR #1 CITY OR TOWN: 2 miles north of Ripley, Ohio STATE: Ohio CODE 039 COUNTY: Brown CODE 015 3. PHOTO REFERENCE PHOTO CREDIT: D. F. Minnery DATE OF PHOTO: March 1974 NEGATIVE FILED AT: Miami Purchase Association 4. IDENTIFICATION DESCRIBE VIEW, DIRECTION, ETC.

Looking north-east at Stonehurst showing the front and side; also showing a portion of the wooden section (extreme left) that is to be dismantled. RECEIVED JUN 2 1975 NATIONAL REGISTER to be dismantled 1 of 2 Martin Farm RR#1 2 miles north of Ripley, Ohio Brown County, Ohio Description: Looking south at rear of Stonehurst showing wooded section at right that will be dismantled. Photo Credit: D.F. Minney march, 1974 Miami Purchase Association State: Ohio County: Brown PROPERTY OF THE NATIONAL REGISTER NPS Number 10/10/75 Title: Stonehurst Brown Co, OH Loc.: Looking S at rear showing wooded section to be dismantled 292 Form No. 10-301 Rev.

7-72 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES PROPERTY MAP FORM (Type all entries - attach to or enclose with map) STATE Ohio COUNTY Brown FOR NPS USE ONLY ENTRY NUMBER OCT 1 0 1975 DATE S E E I N S T R U C T I O N S 1. NAME COMMON: The Martin Farm AND/OR HISTORIC: Stonehurst 2. LOCATION STREET AND NUMBER: U.S. Route 68 CITY OR TOWN: 2 Miles North of Ripley, Ohio STATE: Ohio CODE 039 COUNTY: Brown CODE 015 3. MAP REFERENCE SOURCE: U.S.G.S Map 7.5 series SE/4 Higginsport 15' Quadrangle SCALE: 1" = 2,000 DATE: 1961 4. REQUIREMENTS TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL MAPS 1. Property boundaries where required. 2. North arrow. 3. Latitude and longitude reference. RECEIVED JUN 2 0 1975 NATIONAL REGISTER * U.S.

GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1973--729-148/1441 3-1 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GEOLOGICAL SURVEY STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY RUSSELLVILLE QUADRANGLE KENTUCKY-OHIO 7.5 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) The Maris Plan "Adjustment" 1731 III SW--GSID 4296 III SW--Series V892 Mapped, edited, and published by the Geological Survey Control by USGS, USC&GS, USCE, and Ohio Geodetic Survey Topography from aerial photographs by photogrammetric methods Aerial photographs taken 1963. Field checked 1965 Polyconic projection. 1927 North American datum 10,000-foot grid ticks based on Ohio coordinate system, south zone 1000-meter Universal Transverse Mercator grid ticks, zone 16, shown in blue Fine red dashed lines indicate selected fence and field lines where generally visible on aerial photographs.

This information is unchecked *U.S. Government Printing Office: 1975--580-476/37 For sale by U.S. Geological Survey, Denver, Colorado 80225, or Washington, D.C. 20242 A FOLDER DESCRIBING TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS AND SYMBOLS IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST SCALE 1:24000 CONTOUR INTERVAL 20 FEET DOTTED LINES REPRESENT 10-FOOT CONTOURS NATIONAL GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM OF 1929 THIS MAP COMPLIES WITH NATIONAL MAP ACCURACY STANDARDS FOR SALE BY U.S.

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, RESTON, VIRGINIA 22092, A OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, COLUMBUS, OHIO 43224 RUSSELLVILLE, OHIO-KY N3907.5-W8352.5/7.5 1970 JUN 13 1975 USG AMS 6327 IV NW--Series V892 ENTRIES IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER STATE OHIO Date Entered OCT 1 0 1975 Name Location Adams, John and Maria Headley, House Olmsted Falls Cuyahoga County \ Stonehurst Ripley vicinity Brown County Grand Pacific Hotel Olmsted Falls Cuyahoga County St. Mary's Catholic Church Sandusky Erie County Crabill, David, House Springfield vicinity Clark County Also Notified Hon. John H. Glenn, Jr. State Historic Preservation Officer Hon. Robert Taft, Jr. Dr. Thomas H. Smith Hon. Ronald M. Mottl Director, The Ohio Historical Society Hon. William H. Harsha Interstate 71 at 17th Avenue Hon. Charles A.

Mosher Columbus, Ohio 43211 Hon. Clarence J. Brown Mr. Richard Laverty, Corps of Engineers Regional Director, Midwest Region INT:2950-75 NATIONAL REGISTER DATA SHEET 1 NAME as it appears on federal register: 2 OTHER NAMES: 3 date of entry: 4 county code:: Stonehurst 10-10-75 015 5 LOCATION street & number city / town vicinity of state county 6 NPS REGION: 2 mi. N of Ripley E of U.S. 68 Ripley OH Brown Midwest 7 OWNER: PRIVATE STATE MUNICIPAL COUNTY MULTIPLE FEDERAL (Agency name) 8 ADMINISTRATOR: 9 EXISTING SURVEYS CHAS OHAR CNHL () FUNDED OTHER () NONE 10 CONG. DISTRICT 11 SOURCE OF NOMINATION 12 IS THE NATIONAL REGISTER HISTORIC DISTRICT? 13 WITHIN NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK?

14 ACREAGE YES NO YES NO ACREAGE 15 CONDITION deteriorated 16 altered 17 original site 18 features: 19 FEDERAL 20 LOCAL PRIVATE ORGANIZATION Excellent good fair Unexposed Unexcavated Substantially Intact-1 Not Intact-0 Unknown-4 Not Applicable-7 SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-1 NOT INTACT-0 UNKNOWN-4 NOT APPLICABLE-7 SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-2 NOT INTACT-0 UNKNOWN-6 NOT APPLICABLE-8 SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT-3 NOT INTACT-0 UNKNOWN-8 NOT APPLICABLE-9 21 ACCESS YES--Restricted YES-Unrestricted NO Access Unknown 22 ADAPTIVE USE YES NO 23 SAVED? YES IS PROPERTY A HISTORIC DISTRICT?

yes unset 24 AREAS OF SIGNIFICANCE: ARCHAEOLOGY-prehistoric-2 ARCHAEOLOGY-historic-1 AGRICULTURE-4 ARCHITECTURE-4 ART-5 COMMERCE-6 COMMUNICATIONS-8 CONSERVATION-8 ECONOMICS-9 EDUCATION-10 ENGINEERING-11 EXPLORATION-12 HEALTH-27 INDUSTRY-13 INVENTION-14 LANDSCAPE ARCH-15 LAW-16 LITERATURE-17 MILITARY-18 MUSIC-19 PHILOSOPHY-20 POLITICS/GOVT.-21 RELIGION-22 SCIENCE-23 SOCIAL/HUMANITARIAN-24 SOCIAL / CULTURAL-30 TRANSPORTATION-26 RECREATION-28 SETTLEMENT-29 URBAN PLANNING-31 OTHER (SPECIFY) 25 CLAIMS: explain 'first' 'oldest' 'only' 26 ETHNIC GROUP ASSOCIATION functons WHEN HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT: Residence CURRENTLY: 27 architectural style(s): 28 architect: 29 master builder: 30 engineer: 31 landscape architect / garden designer: 32 interior decorator: 33 artist: 34 artisan: 35 builder/contractor: 36 NAMES give role & date PERSONAL: Alexander Martin -- first residence, Territorial Justice of the Peace -- INSTITUTIONAL: NATIONAL REGISTER WRITE-UP Stone frame.

Clapboarding; 2 stories, L-shaped, gabled shingling 2Eam, in west section; in terior end chimneys, front and varied entrance flanked by simple double-hung windows. Simple box cornice. Rear story frame addition. With pent roof back porch- family cemetery & restoration planned. Geographic. Exemplifies early stone architecture in SW OH; built for Alexander Martin, Territorial Justice of the Peace. reviewers Initials ___________ date _____________ IF ADDITIONAL SPACE NEEDED, NUMBER & PUT ON REVERSE.