Morris House (Circleville, Ohio) facts for kids
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Morris House
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Front and eastern side of the house
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| Location | 149 W. Union St., Circleville, Ohio |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1865 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001926 |
| Added to NRHP | August 3, 1979 |
The Morris House (also known as the "Morris-Dresbach House") is a special old house in Circleville, Ohio. It's located on Union Street, close to the city's main area. This house is a great example of a style called Gothic Revival.
It has two stories and is made from brick and strong sandstone. The house sits on a solid stone base and has a roof made of slate. Inside, the Morris House has seven rooms.
The Morris House: A Historic Home
The Morris House was built in 1865. It was made for the family of Samuel Morris. He was the president of the local Third National Bank.
Unique Design Features
Samuel Morris wanted his house to look very special. He chose fancy slate tiles for the roof. The roof also has many pointed parts called gables. You can see decorative wooden boards, called bargeboards, hanging over the edges of the roof.
Inside, the house still has its original hardwood floors. It also has the old, fancy covers around the fireplaces. There are two porches at the main entrances. The front porch was part of the original design. The back porch was added later, in the early 1900s.
Why the Morris House is Important
The Morris family moved out of the house in 1922. But the house has always been well cared for. Today, it is one of the best examples of Gothic Revival style in Circleville.
Because of its unique design, the Morris House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. This is a list of important places in the United States. Two other houses on the same street are also on this list. They are the William Marshall Anderson and Ansel T. Walling Houses.
