Martin House
National Register of Historic Places

Martin House

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
Listed
March 20, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
79001859

About this property

The Martin House is a historic residence in the Mount Washington neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Built in 1847, the house is composed of two pieces: the original section, located in the back; and the front, built in 1852. Between the two components, it features elements of the Greek Revival and Federal architectural styles. Built of brick, two stories tall, it was originally a farmhouse belonging to John C. Martin, who built his home on property owned by his father-in-law Ezekiel Rigdon, who owned nearly 100 acres (40 ha) of land on Mount Washington near the farm of one of the area's first settlers. In 1979, the Martin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, because of its status as a well-preserved example of the area's architecture. By this point, the house was owned by a religious organization and was also known as the "Heritage House;" it received national recognition because it had almost never been altered after the construction of the front component, and few other houses in the area built at a similar time retained so many of their original components.

Location

6500 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio
39.13071, -84.35848

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Sources

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

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When was Martin House listed on the National Register?

Martin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Martin House?

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

What is the period of significance for Martin House?

The period of significance for Martin House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1847.

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