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

Location of Hamilton County in Ohio

This page lists special places in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. Think of the National Register as an official list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized for its unique value and efforts are made to protect it.

There are 373 historic places in Hamilton County on this list. This includes 14 places that are so important they are called National Historic Landmarks. Most of these, 277 to be exact, are located in the city of Cincinnati and have their own separate list. This page focuses on the other 96 historic places found outside of Cincinnati, including three National Historic Landmarks.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?
- Why are places listed?
Historic Places Outside Cincinnati
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What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places worth saving. It's managed by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. government.

Why are places listed?

Places are listed because they tell important stories about our past. They might be:

Buildings where famous people lived or important events happened.
Sites like old battlefields or ancient villages.
Structures such as bridges or monuments.
Objects like sculptures or even old ships.
Districts which are groups of buildings or sites that together have historical importance.

Being on the list helps people understand and appreciate these places. It also helps protect them from being destroyed or changed too much.

Historic Places Outside Cincinnati

Hamilton County has many interesting historic spots outside the main city of Cincinnati. These places include old houses, schools, churches, and even ancient Native American sites. They show us how people lived, worked, and built communities long ago.

Notable Historic Homes

Many homes in Hamilton County are on the National Register because of their unique architecture or the important people who lived there.

The Joseph W. Baldwin House in Wyoming, Ohio is a beautiful example of older homes in the area.
The Joseph and Cecilia Bappert House in Green Township also holds a spot for its historical value.
The Eliphalet Ferris House in Mariemont, Ohio and the Joseph Ferris House in Fairfax, Ohio are other examples of significant family homes.
The Blair House in Montgomery, Ohio and the Cyrus Broadwell House in Anderson Township are also recognized.

Important Archeological Sites

Hamilton County is home to several ancient sites that teach us about early people who lived here.

The Benham Mound in Amberley, Ohio is an ancient earthwork.
The Clough Creek and Sand Ridge Archeological District in Anderson Township contains important clues about past civilizations.
The Colerain Works Archeological District and the Dunlap Archeological District in Colerain Township are also significant.
The Shawnee Lookout Archeological District in Miami Township is a large area with many ancient features.
The State Line Archeological District even stretches across the border into Indiana, showing how ancient cultures spread across regions.

Other Historic Buildings and Districts

Beyond homes and ancient sites, other types of places are listed.

The Glendale Historic District in Glendale, Ohio is a special area recognized as a National Historic Landmark District. This means the entire neighborhood is important for its history and design. The Glendale Police Station is also listed.
The Greenhills Historic District in Greenhills, Ohio is another National Historic Landmark District. It was one of the planned communities built during the Great Depression.
The Mariemont Historic District in Mariemont, Ohio is also a National Historic Landmark District, known for its unique design as a "garden suburb."
The William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial in North Bend, Ohio is the burial place of the 9th U.S. President.
The Jediah Hill Covered Bridge in Springfield Township is a historic bridge.
The Norwood Municipal Building in Norwood, Ohio is an important public building.
The United States Playing Card Company Complex in Norwood, Ohio shows the history of industry in the area.
The Wyoming Presbyterian Church in Wyoming, Ohio is a beautiful historic church.

These are just a few examples of the many interesting and important places in Hamilton County that are preserved for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

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Joseph W. Baldwin House
Joseph and Cecilia Bappert House
James Baxter House
Becker House
Benham Mound
George Bennett House
Blair House
Cyrus Broadwell House
Jacob Bromwell House
Brown-Gorman Farm
Burchenal Mound
Wesley Butler Archeological District
Hugh Campbell House
Cheviot Fieldhouse
Cincinnati and Whitewater Canal Tunnel
Clough Creek and Sand Ridge Archeological District
Clovernook
Colerain Works Archeological District
Conrad Mound Archeological Site
Dravo Gravel Site
Dunlap Archeological District
William Edwards Farmhouse
Eighteen Mile House
Elliott House
Charles Fay House
Eliphalet Ferris House
Joseph Ferris House
Glendale Historic District
Glendale Police Station
Greenhills Historic District
Hahn Field Archeological District
William Henry Harrison Tomb State Memorial
Harrison-Landers House
Elmer Hess House
Jediah Hill Covered Bridge
Jefferson Schoolhouse
Jehu John House
Josiah Kirby House
Gretchen Kroger Barnes Graf House
Othniel Looker House
Luethstrom-Hurin House
Mariemont Embankment and Village Site
Mariemont Historic District
Mathew Mound
Thomas Miller House
Miller-Leuser Log House
Montgomery Saltbox Houses
Charles H. Moore House
Mount Healthy Public School
Mount Nebo Archaeological District
Norwood Mound
Norwood Municipal Building
Nurre-Royston House
Odd Fellows' Cemetery Mound
Old Gothic Barns
Professor William Pabodie House
Perin Village Site
Pine Meer
John C. Pollock House
Rennert Mound Archeological District
W.C. Retszch House
Riddle-Friend House
Roudebush Farm
St. Francis Seminary
Salem Methodist Church Complex
Louis Sawyer House
Shawnee Lookout Archeological District
Edwin M. Shield's House
Smith-Jessup House
State Line Archeological District
Edward R. Stearns House
William Stearns House
Sunny Knolls-Gordon E. Pape House
John Tangeman House
Gerald B. and Beverley Tonkens House
Turpin Site
Twelve Mile House
Twin Oaks
United Brethren in Christ
United Methodist Church
United States Playing Card Company Complex
Universalist Church Historic District
Village Historic District
Village of Addyston Historic District
Waldschmidt-Camp Dennison District
John Aston Warder House
Washington Heights School
James Whallon House
Whitewater Shaker Settlement
Wilder-Swaim House
W. L. Williams House
Charles Woodruff House
Wyoming Presbyterian Church
Yost Tavern

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