National Register of Historic Places

Kent Industrial District

Kent, Portage County, Ohio
Listed
December 30, 1974
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001603

About this property

The Kent Industrial District is a historic district in Kent, Ohio, United States, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district covers around 4.3 acres (1.7 ha) of downtown Kent on either side of the Cuyahoga River and is roughly bounded by West Main Street on the north, River Street to the west, Franklin Avenue to the east and Haymaker Parkway to the south. Within the district are three buildings and two stone structures of historical significance. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. Kent namesake Marvin Kent was involved in several aspects of the district's development and the area would play a key role in the development of Kent during much of the 19th century. The earliest structures in the district date to the 1830s with the most recent historic structure, the livery and carriage shop building, dating to 1910. The area today is occupied mostly by the city of Kent's Franklin Mills Riveredge Park, Heritage Park, and various private landowners.

Location

Kent, Portage County, Ohio
41.15313, -81.35998

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCETRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Kent Industrial District listed on the National Register?

Kent Industrial District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Kent Industrial District?

Kent Industrial District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Kent Industrial District?

The period of significance for Kent Industrial District is recorded as the industrial era.

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