National Register of Historic Places

Acton House

Eaton, Preble County, Ohio
Listed
September 4, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85001944

About this property

The Acton House is a historic house in located at 115 West Main Street in downtown Eaton, Ohio, United States. It is locally significant for both its architecture and its connection to John Acton. Built in 1817 in a mix of the Federal and Italianate architectural styles, it was built by leading Eaton businessman John P. Acton. From the 1810s until the 1890s, Acton and his family operated four different businesses in the city, including a hattery and a lumber dealership. Moving to Eaton in 1816, Acton built his house in the following year. A two-story building, Acton's house is three bays wide with a small attached hatter's shop. The brick house rests on a foundation of stone; both its roof and various other elements are made of metal. While living in the house, Acton became a local government official; he was a director for the Eaton schools and presided over its school board for multiple years, and he served as one of the judges on the Preble County Court of Common Pleas. In 1985, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is one of four Eaton locations on the Register, along with the site of Fort St. Clair and two bridges. Today, the house serves as an office for local lawyer K. Brent Copeland.

Location

115 W. Main St.
Eaton, Preble County, Ohio
39.74383, -84.63699

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Nearby Historic Sites

Eaton High School
Industrial
0.1 mi
St. Clair Street Bridge
Industrial
0.3 mi
Fort St. Clair Site
Early Republic
1 mi
Christman, Daniel, Homestead
Industrial
2.1 mi
Christman Covered Bridge
Industrial
2.1 mi

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When was Acton House listed on the National Register?

Acton House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Acton House?

Acton House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Acton House?

The period of significance for Acton House is recorded as the industrial era.

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