Oak Hill (Chillicothe, Ohio)

Oak Hill

Distant view of the house
Location Dun Rd., Chillicothe, Ohio
Coordinates 39°19′35″N 83°1′28″W / 39.32639°N 83.02444°W / 39.32639; -83.02444Coordinates: 39°19′35″N 83°1′28″W / 39.32639°N 83.02444°W / 39.32639; -83.02444
Area Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1838
Architect G.W. Dun
Architectural style Federal, vernacular Adam style
NRHP Reference # 73001527[1]
Added to NRHP April 3, 1973

Oak Hill is a historic former farmhouse in the southern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. Located along Dun Road in Ross County,[1] it is one of the finest examples of sandstone farmhouses in the vicinity of the city of Chillicothe.[2]

The house was built by George William Dun, a native of Scotland who settled near Chillicothe in 1838. Almost immediately upon taking up residence at the site, he began the construction of his house, which was completed in 1840. A large two-story building constructed in the Federal style of architecture, it represents an American version of the British Adam style.[2]

In 1973, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its well-preserved historic architecture.[1] It received this recognition for multiple reasons: the massive hardwood trees on the grounds evoke a sense of antiquity; the exterior is better preserved than that of almost any other period sandstone house; and the interior retains much of its original condition, including much furniture once owned by George Dun's ancestors.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 Owen, Lorrie K., ed. Dictionary of Ohio Historic Places. Vol. 2. St. Clair Shores: Somerset, 1999, 1222.
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