James S. Trimble House facts for kids
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James S. Trimble House
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Driveway view of the house
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Location | 187 Iberia St., Mount Gilead, Ohio |
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| Area | 4 acres (1.6 ha) |
| Architect | Miller & Smith |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001481 |
| Added to NRHP | November 30, 1982 |
The James S. Trimble House is a very old and special home in Mount Gilead, Ohio. It was built a long time ago, in the mid-1800s. This house is considered one of the most important buildings in the village. It has been named a historic site because of its unique history and design.
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Who Was James S. Trimble?
James S. Trimble was born in 1818 in Mount Vernon, Ohio. His family was one of the first to settle in the area. When he grew up, Trimble became a merchant in Mount Gilead. He opened a shop on Main Street around 1848.
Trimble's Business Ventures
As James Trimble became more successful, he started other businesses. He opened a warehouse and began selling grain in a nearby village called Edison, Ohio. Over time, he also helped start a bank. These different businesses helped him earn a lot of money.
Building a Grand Home
James Trimble owned a large piece of land on Iberia Street in Mount Gilead. In 1853, he decided to build his family home there. The house was made of brick. It was designed by a company called Miller and Smith.
A Special Italianate Style
The James S. Trimble House is the biggest and most detailed home in Mount Gilead. It is special because it has been kept in such good condition. Not many fancy Italianate homes built before the Civil War are still around in the area. The large yard around the house makes it stand out even more. Mount Gilead is one of Ohio's smallest county seats, so this grand house is very noticeable.
Changes in Ownership
James Trimble lived in his beautiful house for 25 years. In 1878, some of his business plans did not work out. This meant he had to sell his home. After Trimble, a family named Cook lived in the house for many years. In the 1940s, another family bought it. Finally, in 1982, the local Presbyterian church bought the house.
A Recognized Historic Place
In 1982, the James S. Trimble House was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of important places in the United States. The house was added because of its amazing and historic design.
What Makes it Historic?
The historic area around the house includes about 4 acres of land. Five different buildings on this land are considered important parts of the historic site. The Trimble home is one of only four properties in Mount Gilead to be on this special list. It is also one of 15 such places in the entire county.
