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

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This page shares a list of special places in Summit County, Ohio, that are important to history. These places are officially recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. It's like a special club for buildings, areas, and sites that tell us about the past!

There are 182 historic places in Summit County on this list. Three of them are extra special and are called National Historic Landmarks. The city of Akron has 60 of these places, including two of the landmarks. Those are listed on a separate page. This list focuses on the 123 historic places and landmarks found in other parts of Summit County. One area, the Valley Railway Historic District, is so big it's on both lists because it stretches into Akron and other parts of the county. Two other places were once on the list but have since been removed.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation's historic places that are worth saving. It's part of a program by the United States government to help protect important historical and archaeological sites. When a place is added to the Register, it means it's recognized for its historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural importance. This recognition can help protect the place and sometimes even provide money for its care.

Historic Places Outside Akron

Summit County is full of interesting historic spots! Many of these places are old homes, farms, churches, and even parts of the old Ohio and Erie Canal. These sites help us understand what life was like long ago in Ohio.

Cool Historic Homes and Farms

Many old houses and farms in Summit County are on the list. These include:

  • The Francis D. Alling House in Tallmadge, built a long time ago.
  • The Anna-Dean Farm in Barberton, which was a huge, modern farm in its day. It has several barns and buildings that are also listed, like the O. C. Barber Barn No. 1 and the O. C. Barber Creamery.
  • The William Barker Residence in Bath Township, a historic home in the Ghent area.
  • The Jonathan Hale Homestead in Bath Township, also known as Hale Farm and Village. It's a living history museum where you can see how people lived in the 1800s!
  • The John Brown Farmhouse in Hudson, which belonged to a famous abolitionist.

Important Public Buildings and Districts

Some public buildings and entire areas are also protected:

  • The Bath Township Hall and Bath Township School in Bath Township are examples of important community buildings.
  • The Hudson Historic District in Hudson includes many old buildings that show the town's history.
  • The Tallmadge Town Square Historic District in Tallmadge is a unique town square design that is very old and special.
  • The Twinsburg Congregational Church and Twinsburg Institute in Twinsburg are important landmarks in their community.
  • The Northfield Town Hall in Northfield Center Township is another historic community building.

The Ohio and Erie Canal: A National Historic Landmark

A very important part of Summit County's history is the Ohio and Erie Canal. This canal was a major way to transport goods and people in the 1800s. Parts of it are listed as a National Historic Landmark, which is the highest level of historical recognition in the U.S.

You can find many parts of the canal listed, including:

  • Several "locks" like Lock No. 26 and Lock No. 28 (also known as "Deep Lock Q"). Locks are like water elevators that helped boats move up and down hills.
  • The Chuckery Race and Furnace Run Aqueduct are also parts of the canal system. An aqueduct is like a bridge that carries water over land or another river.
  • The Clinton Ohio and Erie Canal Historic District in Clinton shows how the canal shaped that town.

Other Interesting Sites

  • The Fort Island Works in Fairlawn is an ancient earthwork site, showing evidence of early human activity in the area.
  • The Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge and Station Road Bridge are historic bridges that cross the Cuyahoga River.
  • The Jaite Mill Historic District in Sagamore Hills Township was once a busy paper mill.
  • The Falls Stamping and Welding Building in Cuyahoga Falls is an example of the county's industrial past.
  • The Western Reserve Academy in Hudson is a historic school campus with many old buildings.

Former Listings

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register of Historic Places. This can happen if a building is destroyed or if its historical importance changes.

  • The Everett Road Covered Bridge in Boston Township was once listed but was later removed.
  • The Jonathan Herrick House, also in Boston Township, was another place that was removed from the list.

These historic places help us remember and learn about the rich history of Summit County, Ohio!

Images for kids

  • FRANCIS D. ALLING HOUSE, TALLMADGE, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Francis D. Alling House

  • ANNA-DEAN FARM. BARBERTON, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Anna-Dean Farm

  • O. C. Barber Barn No. 1 (3540732650)

    O. C. Barber Barn No. 1

  • Colt Barn, Anna Dean Farm, Barberton, OH

    O. C. Barber Colt Barn

  • Creamery, Anna Dean Farm, Barberton, OH

    O. C. Barber Creamery

  • Piggery, Anna Dean Farm, Barberton, OH

    O. C. Barber Piggery

  • Barker Village Site

    Barker Village Site

  • WILLIAM BARKER RESIDENCE, SUMMIT COUNTY

    William Barker Residence

  • Bath Township Hall

    Bath Township Hall

  • BATH TOWNSHIP SCHOOL, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Bath Township School

  • FRANCIS BECKER HOUSE, CLINTON, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Francis Becker House

  • Conger-Jackson House Cuyahoha Valley NP NPS

    Boston Mills Historic District

  • Botzum Forebay Barn NPS

    Botzum Farm

  • OHIO HIGHWAY 82 BRIDGE SPANS THE CUYAHOGA VALLEY AND THE OHIO-ERIE CANAL BEYOND THE WALKERS, NEAR CLEVELAND, OHIO.... - NARA - 557969

    Brecksville-Northfield High Level Bridge

  • BROOKDALE FARM, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Brookdale Farm

  • Jim Brown House NPS

    Jim Brown House

  • Boston Land and Manufacturing Co Store NPS

    Jim Brown Tavern

  • JOHN BROWN FARMHOUSE, HUDSON, SUMMIT COUNTY

    John Brown Farmhouse

  • H. KARL BUTLER MEMORIAL, CAMP MANATOC, SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

    H. Karl Butler Memorial

  • CAMP MANATOC CONCORD LODGE, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Camp Manatoc Concord Lodge and Adirondacks Historic District

  • CAMP MANATOC DINING HALL, SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

    Camp Manatoc Dining Hall

  • CAMP MANATOC FORESTERS LODGE, SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

    Camp Manatoc Foresters Lodge and Kit Carson-Dan Boone Cabins Historic District

  • CAMP MANATOC LEGION LODGE, SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

    Camp Manatoc Legion Lodge

  • Chuckery Race site from Front Street bridge

    Chuckery Race

  • CLINTON OHIO AND ERIE CANAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Clinton Ohio and Erie Canal Historic District

  • Cofta Farmhouse Cuyahoga Valley NP NPS

    Albert Cofta Farmstead

  • Copley Depot

    Copley Depot

  • JOHN WILLIAM CRESSWELL CORBUSIER HOUSE, HUDSON, SUMMIT COUNTY, OH

    John William Creswell Corbusier House

  • Edward Cranz Farm House NPS

    Edward Cranz Farm

  • WILLIAM AND EUGENE CRANZ FARM, PENINSULA, SUMMIT COUNTY

    William and Eugene Cranz Farm

  • Diamond Match Company Building

    Diamond Match Historic District

  • Michael Duffy Bank Barn NPS

    Michael Duffy Farm

  • Robert Gracey House NPS

    Everett Historic District

  • Everett Knoll from west

    Everett Knoll Complex

  • FALLS STAMPING AND WELDING BUILDING, CUYAHOGA FALLS, SUMMIT COUNTY, OH

    Falls Stamping and Welding Building

  • First Congregational Church of Cuyahoga Falls

    First Congregational Church of Cuyahoga Falls

  • Fort Island Works from Fort Island Drive

    Fort Island Works

  • Furnace Run Aqueduct site

    Furnace Run Aqueduct

  • GHENT HISTORIC DISTRICT, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Ghent Historic District

  • Elijah Hale House site near Ghent

    Elijah Hale Residence

  • HABS OHIO,77-IRA,1-1

    Jonathan Hale Homestead

  • JOHN HARSHEY RESIDENCE, SUMMIT COUNTY

    John Harshey Residence

  • LEVI J. HARTONG HOUSE AND FARM SUMMIT COUNTY

    Levi J. Hartong House and Farm

  • EDWARD HELLER RESIDENCE, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Edward Heller Residence

  • Cleveland-Massillon Road at Tee Drive

    J. Hershey Residence

  • ROSWELL HOPKINS RESIDENCE, GHENT, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Roswell Hopkins Residence

  • Main street hudson oh

    Hudson Historic District

  • Humberger House 7616 N. Second St. Clinton, OH

    Humberger House

  • Hunt-Wilke Farm

    Hunt-Wilke Farm

  • GRACE GOULDER IZANT HOUSE, HUDSON, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Grace Goulder Izant House

  • Jaite Mill brownfield with bridge

    Jaite Mill Historic District

  • DUSTIN JOHNSON RESIDENCE, BATH, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Dustin Johnson Residence

  • Andrew Jyurovat Barn NPS

    Jyurovat Farmstead

  • Happy Days Shelter

    Virginia Kendall State Park Historic District

  • J. KENT RESIDENCE, BATH, SUMMIT COUNTY

    J. Kent Residence

  • JAMES KIRBY MILL, RICHFIELD, SUMMIT COUNTY, OH

    James Kirby Mill

  • JEREMIAH LAMBERT HOUSE AND BARN, GHENT, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Jeremiah Lambert House and Barn

  • J. LIGGET RESIDENCE, SUMMIT COUNTY

    J. Ligget Residence

  • Limbach Block Historic District, Clinton, OH

    Limbach Block Historic District

  • Lock 26 Pancake Lock NPS

    Lock No. 26

  • Lock 27 Johnny Cake Lock

    Lock No. 27

  • Lock No. 28, Ohio and Erie Canal

    Lock No. 28

  • Peninsula Lock

    Lock No. 29 and Aqueduct

  • Lock 30 Feeder NPS

    Lock No. 30 and Feeder Dam

  • Lock 31 Lonesome Lock NPS

    Lock No. 31

  • Lock 32 Boston Lock NPS

    Lock No. 32

  • Lock 33 Ohio & Erie Canal NPS

    Lock No. 33

  • Lock 34 Red Lock NPS

    Lock No. 34

  • Lock 35 Kettlewell Lock

    Lock No. 35

  • Longwood Manor

    Longwood Manor

  • Peter Martin Farm House NPS

    Lutz-Martin Farm

  • Robert McKisson House

    Robert McKisson House

  • HARVEY MILLER RESIDENCE, SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

    Harvey Miller Residence

  • Northfield Town Hall

    Northfield Town Hall

  • Oakwood Cemetery Chapel, Cuyahoga Falls

    Oakwood Cemetery Chapel

  • Ohio Canal

    Ohio and Erie Canal

  • Isaac and Maria Ozmun Farmhouse

    Isaac and Maria Ozmun Farmstead

  • Palmer House at Northfield Center

    Palmer House

  • Peninsula United Methodist Church

    Peninsula Village Historic District

  • Nathaniel Point House NPS

    Nathaniel Point Farm

  • ORIN PORTER HOUSE SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

    Orin Porter House

  • PORTER-AUE HOUSE, CLINTON, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Porter-Aue House

  • Jonathan Price House 7903 Main St. Clinton, OH

    Jonathan Price House

  • DR. RUFUS RANDALL RESIDENCE, BATH, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Dr. Rufus Randall Residence

  • Luther B. Ranney Farmhouse

    Luther B. Ranney Farm

  • Frank Mason Raymond House

    Frank Mason Raymond House

  • JOHN RICHARD HOUSE, BATH, SUMMIT COUNTY

    John Richard Residence

  • Louis Schmitt House and Store 2967 Hickory St., Clinton, OH

    Louis Schmitt House and Store

  • S. SHAW RESIDENCE, BATH, HAMETOWN ROAD, SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO

    Samuel Shaw Residence

  • SYLVESTER SHAW RESIDENCE, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Sylvester Shaw Residence

  • DAVID SMITH HOUSE, CLINTON, SUMMIT COUNTY

    David Smith House

  • William Smith House in Clinton

    William Smith House

  • SORRICK-OSTER STORE, CLINTON, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Sorrick-Oster Store

  • George Stanford House NPS

    George Stanford Farm

  • Station Road Bridge (Brecksville, Ohio)

    Station Road Bridge

  • STEWART HANSON FARM, STOW SUMMIT COUNTY OHIO

    Stewart-Hanson Farm

  • STUMPY BASIN, A BOTANICAL AREA NORTH OF PENINSULA, OHIO, NEAR CLEVELAND, THAT IS OWNED BY KENT STATE UNIVERSITY.... - NARA - 558088

    Stumpy Basin

  • Tallmadge church 2007 front

    Tallmadge Town Square Historic District

  • Cornelius Guise House

    Thornton-Guise Kitchen and House

  • MANVILLE THORP RESIDENCE, BATH, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Manville Thorp Residence

  • Daniel Tilden House NPS

    Daniel Tilden House

  • TUSCARAWAS AVENUE-ALEXANDER SQUARE COMMERCIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT, BARBERTON, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Tuscarawas Avenue-Alexander Square Commercial Historic District

  • Twinsburg Congregational Church

    Twinsburg Congregational Church

  • Twinsburg Historical Society

    Twinsburg Institute

  • Valley Railway Whistle Marker North Street NPS

    Valley Railway Historic District

  • PETER VORIS JR RESIDENCE, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Peter Voris, Jr., House

  • James Wallace Barn, Northfield Center

    Wallace Farm

  • WARD HOUSE, HUDSON, SUMMIT COUNTY

    Ward House

  • Warwick Interlocking Tower 2955 S. First St., Clinton, OH

    Warwick Interlocking Tower

  • Allen Welton House NPS

    Allen Welton House

  • WRA chapel

    Western Reserve Academy

  • Wolcott House on Twinsburg Road

    Wolcott House

  • Everett Road Covered Bridge

    Everett Road Covered Bridge (former listing)

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