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Hull–Wolcott House
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Front of the house
Hull–Wolcott House is located in Ohio
Hull–Wolcott House
Location in Ohio
Hull–Wolcott House is located in the United States
Hull–Wolcott House
Location in the United States
Location 1031 River Road
Maumee, Ohio
Area 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1827
Architect James A. Wolcott
Architectural style Federal
NRHP reference No. 70000506
Added to NRHP January 26, 1970

The Hull–Wolcott House is a really old and interesting building in Maumee, Ohio. It's named after James Wolcott, who was a businessman a long time ago. He and his wife, Mary Wells, built this house. It started as a simple log house in 1827. Over time, it grew into a big, beautiful 14-room mansion by 1836. The house has a special look called 'Federal style' architecture.

James and Mary Wolcott moved to Maumee in 1826. They bought a large piece of land, about 300 acres, in 1827. This is where they built their home. James Wolcott was very busy. He built docks and warehouses along the Maumee River. He even built two steamships to move his goods.

James and Mary Wolcott had five sons and one daughter. Their house stayed in the family for many years. It passed down through three generations. The last family member to live there was Rilla Hull, James Wolcott's great-granddaughter. She was the last of the Wolcott family line to live in this "Mansion on the Maumee."

When Rilla Hull passed away in 1957, she wanted her home to be used by the public. St. Paul's Episcopal Church then gave the house to the City of Maumee. Today, it is a historical museum for everyone to visit and learn from.

The Wolcott House Museum Complex

Today, the Hull–Wolcott House is part of a bigger place called the Wolcott House Museum Complex. The Maumee Valley Historical Society takes care of this complex. It has several old buildings that you can explore:

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The Hull–Wolcott House
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A sign describing the site.
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Looking across the garden at the Hull–Wolcott House
  • The Wolcott House, built around 1835
  • The Log House, built around 1850
  • The Gilbert-Flanigan House, built around 1841
  • The Box Schoolhouse, built around 1850
  • The Clover Leaf Depot, built around 1888
  • The Monclova Country Church, built around 1901
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The Monclova Country Church.
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