Broom-Braden Stone House facts for kids
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Broom-Braden Stone House
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Front of the house
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | 66715 Reed Road, north of Cambridge, Ohio |
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| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1832 |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003032 |
| Added to NRHP | July 18, 1980 |
The Broom-Braden Stone House is a very old and important home near Cambridge, in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was once home to a well-known person from the early days of the area. This house is one of the best old homes still standing in Guernsey County. It has been officially recognized as a historic site, meaning it's a place with a special past.
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A Home with History
The Broom-Braden House was built in 1832. It was first owned by the Broom family. They were a very important family when Guernsey County was just starting.
Who Was Hugh Broom?
Hugh Broom was the head of the Broom family. He was a very influential person in the community. He had many important jobs and roles.
- Religious Leader: Hugh Broom was the pastor of the Baptist church in Cambridge for a long time. In the 1840s, he even helped start other churches nearby.
- Successful Farmer: He was also a farmer. He grew crops and raised animals. By 1840, his farm was one of the biggest in the area. It covered about 400 acres in Cambridge Township. He also owned land in other nearby areas.
- State Representative: In 1858, Hugh Broom was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. This meant he helped make laws for the state of Ohio.
Building the Stone House
Hugh Broom arranged for this house to be built in 1832. The stonework on the house was very carefully done. This was much more detailed than most buildings at the time. The windowsills, for example, were carved by hand.
The house itself is quite simple in its overall shape. It is one and a half stories tall. It has a basic rectangular shape with a common gabled roof. Small, curved dormer windows stick out from the roof. A large chimney is found at each end of the roof.
The house sits on a sloped piece of land. This means the front and back of the house are at slightly different heights. The sides of the house have very few windows. The house is mostly made of sandstone. However, some parts also use brick.
A Recognized Historic Place
In 1980, the Broom-Braden House was almost 150 years old. Because of its age and importance, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history.
The house was added for two main reasons:
- Its strong connection to Hugh Broom, a key figure in the area's early history.
- Its special architecture. It is one of the last old stone houses still standing in Guernsey County.
Six other farm buildings on the property were also included in this historic recognition. The protected area covered about 5 acres.
