National Register of Historic Places

Shelby House

Botkins, Shelby County, Ohio
Listed
December 8, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002188

About this property

The Shelby House is a historic building in Botkins, Ohio, United States. Built in 1864, it was constructed by local businessman Philip Sheets as a hotel for railroad passengers originating from or destined for northern Shelby County and southern Auglaize County. By the early twentieth century, railroad traffic had declined with the advent of the automobile, and the house was converted into an apartment building. It remained in operation until abandonment in the 1940s; for periods of time, it housed businesses or was used as a storage building, but it never reopened as a hotel or apartment building. Eventually, the house was purchased by the Botkins Historical Society, which converted it into a museum. The Shelby House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978; at this time, it was seen as significant both for its architecture and for its contribution to broad patterns of American history.

Location

403 W. State St.
Botkins, Shelby County, Ohio
40.46738, -84.18675

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

Botkins Elementary School
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0.2 mi
Immaculate Conception Rectory at Botkins
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St. John Catholic Church and Parish Hall
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Anna Town Hall
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Emanuel Lutheran Church of Montra
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Questions about this property

When was Shelby House listed on the National Register?

Shelby House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Shelby House?

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

What is the period of significance for Shelby House?

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

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