Nutwood Place facts for kids
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Nutwood Place
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Brick round barn at Nutwood Place
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| Location | 1428 Nutwood Place, Urbana, Ohio |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1815 |
| Architect | William J. Ward; A.C. Jennings |
| NRHP reference No. | 76002265 |
| Added to NRHP | December 12, 1976 |
Nutwood Place is a historic farm located on the northern edge of Urbana, Ohio, in the United States. This special place includes an old farmhouse and a unique round barn. It also has some of its original fields. Over the years, some of Urbana's most important families have owned this farm.
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The Story of Nutwood Place
Nutwood Place has a rich history, starting with the founder of Urbana.
Early Days with William Ward
The farm's first owner was Colonel William Ward. He was the person who founded the town of Urbana. In 1815, Colonel Ward built the farmhouse that still stands today. At that time, he owned a large area of land, about 160 acres, just north of Urbana. He named his farm "Nutwood Place." Colonel Ward lived here until he passed away in 1822.
The Jennings Family and the Round Barn
Years later, in 1856, a man named Absalom Jennings bought the farm. Mr. Jennings was a hat maker from New York City. He waited three years before moving to Nutwood Place. Once he settled in, he spent the rest of his life there. He was very interested in animals, raising both horses and cattle.
One of the most notable things Mr. Jennings did was build the brick round barn. This unique barn was finished in 1861. It's a very special part of Nutwood Place.
A Historic Landmark
In 1976, Nutwood Place was recognized as a very important historical site. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This happened because its old buildings are still in great condition. They show us what architecture was like a long time ago. Nutwood Place is one of eight places in Urbana that are listed on the National Register.
