National Register of Historic Places listings in Crawford County, Ohio facts for kids

Location of Crawford County in Ohio

Have you ever wondered about the old buildings and special places in your town? Many communities have amazing historic sites that tell stories about the past. In Crawford County, Ohio, there are 26 such places that are so important, they've been added to a special list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect these unique spots so future generations can enjoy and learn from them too!

These historic places include everything from old homes and churches to city halls and even a bridge. Each one has a unique story about how people lived, worked, and built their communities in Crawford County.

Exploring Historic Places in Crawford County, Ohio

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special hall of fame for buildings, structures, objects, sites, and districts in the United States. It's the official list of places that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized for its historical value. This recognition can help protect the place and sometimes even provide funding for its care.

Amazing Historic Buildings You Can Find

Crawford County is home to many fascinating places on the National Register. Let's explore some of the different types of historic sites you can find here.

Homes with History

Many of the listings are old houses that belonged to important people or show how homes were built long ago.

• The Judge Thomas Beer House in Bucyrus was listed in 1980. Imagine living in a house that's over 100 years old!
• The Herbert S. Blair House, also in Bucyrus, was added to the list the same year.
• The Dr. John Chesney House is another historic home in Bucyrus, recognized for its unique architecture.
• The Stephen R. Harris House and the McGraw House are more examples of historic homes in Bucyrus that tell stories of the past.
• In Crestline, you can find the Heckler Farmhouse and the Hoffman House, which offer a glimpse into rural and town life from long ago.
• The Hosford House near Galion and the Adam Howard House in Galion are also important examples of historic homes.
• The Scroggs House in Bucyrus is another beautiful old residence on the list.

Important Public Buildings

Some buildings were central to community life, like city halls or churches.

• The Crestline City Hall was listed in 1974. This building has served the community for many years.
• The Methodist Episcopal Church in Crestline, listed in 1978, is a beautiful example of historic church architecture.
• The Monnett Memorial M. E. Chapel, southwest of Bucyrus, is another significant religious building.
• The Leesville Town Hall in Jefferson Township was added in 1979, showing its importance to the local community.

Places of Business and Community

Historic places also include buildings where people worked or gathered.

• The Big Four Depot in Galion, listed in 1975, was once a busy train station. Train depots were vital for travel and trade in the past.
• The Central Hotel, Hackedorn and Zimmerman Building in Galion was a hub of activity, offering lodging and business spaces.
• The Bucyrus Commercial Historic District includes a whole area of historic buildings in downtown Bucyrus, like those on Sandusky Avenue and Mansfield Street. This district shows how the town's businesses grew over time.
• The J & M Trading Post and its Annex in Leesville were important places for trade and community gatherings.
• D. Picking and Company in Bucyrus, listed in 1974, represents a historic business that was important to the area.

Unique Historic Sites

Not all historic places are buildings. Some are sites that mark important events or structures like bridges.

• The Bucyrus Mausoleum is a unique structure in Bucyrus, recognized for its historical significance.
• The Colonel Crawford Capture Site in Jefferson Township marks a very important historical event in the area's past.
• The Harvey One-Room School southwest of Bucyrus is a great example of how children used to learn in a single classroom with all ages together.
• The Smith Road Bridge northwest of Bucyrus is a historic bridge, showing older ways of engineering and construction.
• The Toledo and Ohio Central Depot in Bucyrus is another historic train station, highlighting the importance of railways in connecting communities.

What Happened to the Former Listings?

Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed. This can happen for different reasons, like if the building is changed too much, or if it's unfortunately destroyed. In Crawford County, one property, the Calvary Reformed Church in Crestline, was listed in 1978 but later removed in 1980. This means it no longer holds its special status on the Register.

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Judge Thomas Beer House		March 24, 1980 (#80002968)	306 W. Southern Ave. 40°47′51″N 82°58′40″W / 40.7975°N 82.977778°W / 40.7975; -82.977778 (Judge Thomas Beer House)	Bucyrus
2	Big Four Depot		July 7, 1975 (#75001350)	Southeastern corner of Church and Washington Sts. 40°44′04″N 82°47′02″W / 40.734444°N 82.783889°W / 40.734444; -82.783889 (Big Four Depot)	Galion
3	Herbert S. Blair House		March 24, 1980 (#80002969)	212 S. Lane St. 40°48′25″N 82°58′19″W / 40.807083°N 82.971944°W / 40.807083; -82.971944 (Herbert S. Blair House)	Bucyrus
4	Brownella Cottage and Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory		September 27, 1980 (#80002975)	S. Union and Walnut Sts. 40°43′58″N 82°47′28″W / 40.732778°N 82.791111°W / 40.732778; -82.791111 (Brownella Cottage and Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory)	Galion
5	Bucyrus Commercial Historic District		February 28, 1985 (#85000401)	Sandusky Ave. and Mansfield St. 40°48′31″N 82°58′32″W / 40.808644°N 82.975594°W / 40.808644; -82.975594 (Bucyrus Commercial Historic District)	Bucyrus
6	Bucyrus Mausoleum		September 27, 1980 (#80002970)	Southern Ave. 40°47′49″N 82°59′08″W / 40.796944°N 82.985556°W / 40.796944; -82.985556 (Bucyrus Mausoleum)	Bucyrus
7	Central Hotel, Hackedorn and Zimmerman Building		November 13, 1976 (#76001386)	Southwestern corner of Harding Way E. and Market Sts. 40°44′01″N 82°47′24″W / 40.733611°N 82.790000°W / 40.733611; -82.790000 (Central Hotel, Hackedorn and Zimmerman Building)	Galion
8	Dr. John Chesney House		March 24, 1980 (#80002971)	225 E. Mansfield St. 40°48′30″N 82°58′21″W / 40.808472°N 82.972500°W / 40.808472; -82.972500 (Dr. John Chesney House)	Bucyrus
9	Col. William Crawford Capture Site		April 3, 1979 (#79002812)	0.5 miles east of State Route 598 and County Road 229, east of Leesville 40°47′51″N 82°46′56″W / 40.797500°N 82.782222°W / 40.797500; -82.782222 (Col. William Crawford Capture Site)	Jefferson Township
10	Crestline City Hall		May 8, 1974 (#74001427)	121 W. Bucyrus St. 40°47′03″N 82°45′04″W / 40.784167°N 82.751111°W / 40.784167; -82.751111 (Crestline City Hall)	Crestline
11	Stephen R. Harris House		July 24, 1980 (#80002972)	548 East St. 40°48′12″N 82°58′14″W / 40.803333°N 82.970556°W / 40.803333; -82.970556 (Stephen R. Harris House)	Bucyrus
12	Harvey One-Room School		March 17, 2010 (#10000083)	1120 Caldwell Rd., southwest of Bucyrus 40°44′49″N 83°03′32″W / 40.746806°N 83.058750°W / 40.746806; -83.058750 (Harvey One-Room School)	Bucyrus Township
13	Heckler Farmhouse		May 3, 1976 (#76001385)	North of downtown Crestline off State Route 61 on Oldfield Rd. 40°47′55″N 82°44′16″W / 40.798611°N 82.737778°W / 40.798611; -82.737778 (Heckler Farmhouse)	Crestline
14	Hoffman House		November 29, 1978 (#78002030)	211 Thoman St. 40°47′08″N 82°44′17″W / 40.785556°N 82.738056°W / 40.785556; -82.738056 (Hoffman House)	Crestline
15	Hosford House		April 30, 1976 (#76001387)	6288 Hosford Rd., southwest of Galion 40°43′24″N 82°49′00″W / 40.723333°N 82.816667°W / 40.723333; -82.816667 (Hosford House)	Polk Township
16	Adam Howard House		March 30, 1978 (#78002032)	230 S. Boston St. 40°43′53″N 82°47′36″W / 40.731389°N 82.793333°W / 40.731389; -82.793333 (Adam Howard House)	Galion
17	J & M Trading Post		April 3, 1979 (#79002812)	6867 Leesville Rd. in Leesville 40°47′43″N 82°47′18″W / 40.795278°N 82.788333°W / 40.795278; -82.788333 (J & M Trading Post)	Jefferson Township
18	J & M Trading Post - Annex		April 3, 1979 (#79002809)	Leesville Rd. in Leesville 40°47′43″N 82°47′17″W / 40.795278°N 82.788056°W / 40.795278; -82.788056 (J & M Trading Post - Annex)	Jefferson Township
19	Leesville Town Hall		April 3, 1979 (#79002810)	State Route 598 and County Road 229 in Leesville 40°47′44″N 82°47′18″W / 40.795556°N 82.788333°W / 40.795556; -82.788333 (Leesville Town Hall)	Jefferson Township
20	McGraw House		July 18, 1975 (#75001349)	116 S. Walnut St. 40°48′29″N 82°58′26″W / 40.808194°N 82.973889°W / 40.808194; -82.973889 (McGraw House)	Bucyrus
21	Methodist Episcopal Church		October 27, 1978 (#78002031)	Thoman and Union Sts. 40°47′08″N 82°44′18″W / 40.785556°N 82.738333°W / 40.785556; -82.738333 (Methodist Episcopal Church)	Crestline
22	Monnett Memorial M. E. Chapel		December 29, 1986 (#86003494)	999 State Route 98, southwest of Bucyrus 40°44′21″N 82°59′35″W / 40.739167°N 82.993056°W / 40.739167; -82.993056 (Monnett Memorial M. E. Chapel)	Bucyrus Township
23	D. Picking and Company		July 11, 1974 (#74001425)	119 S. Walnut St. 40°48′29″N 82°58′28″W / 40.808056°N 82.974444°W / 40.808056; -82.974444 (D. Picking and Company)	Bucyrus
24	Scroggs House		October 9, 1974 (#74001426)	202 S. Walnut St. 40°48′27″N 82°58′26″W / 40.8075°N 82.973889°W / 40.8075; -82.973889 (Scroggs House)	Bucyrus
25	Smith Road Bridge		October 7, 1980 (#80002973)	Northwest of Bucyrus 40°55′37″N 83°02′08″W / 40.926944°N 83.035556°W / 40.926944; -83.035556 (Smith Road Bridge)	Lykens Township
26	Toledo and Ohio Central Depot		October 3, 1980 (#80002974)	700 E. Rensselaer St. 40°48′28″N 82°58′02″W / 40.807778°N 82.967222°W / 40.807778; -82.967222 (Toledo and Ohio Central Depot)	Bucyrus

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