Adena (Thomas Worthington House)
National Historic Landmark

Adena (Thomas Worthington House)

Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio
Listed
November 9, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
70000515

About this property

The Adena Mansion is a historic house museum in Chillicothe, Ohio. It was built for Thomas Worthington by Benjamin Latrobe, and was completed in 1807. The house is located on a hilltop west of downtown Chillicothe. The property surrounding the mansion included the location of the first mound found to belong to the Adena culture and thus the Adena mansion is the namesake for the Adena people. The state coat of arms depicts the view of Mount Logan from the Adena property. The Adena Mansion is owned and operated by the Ohio History Connection and is open seasonally to visitors for a small fee.

Location

Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio
39.35672, -83.01501

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Story Mound State Memorial
Pre Contact
1.3 mi
Mound City Group National Monument
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1.5 mi
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Walke, Anthony, and Susan Cardinal, House
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Vanmeter Church Street House
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1.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Chillicothe / Shawnee Town Aug 1780
1780Revolutionary War
1.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Adena (Thomas Worthington House) listed on the National Register?

Adena (Thomas Worthington House) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 9, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Adena (Thomas Worthington House)?

Adena (Thomas Worthington House) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Adena (Thomas Worthington House) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Adena (Thomas Worthington House) has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Adena (Thomas Worthington House)?

The period of significance for Adena (Thomas Worthington House) is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1807.

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