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Sawyer–Curtis House
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Front of the house
Sawyer–Curtis House is located in Ohio
Sawyer–Curtis House
Location in Ohio
Sawyer–Curtis House is located in the United States
Sawyer–Curtis House
Location in the United States
Location Off U.S. Route 50 in Little Hocking, Ohio
Area 1.8 acres (0.73 ha)
Built 1798
NRHP reference No. 84002696
Added to NRHP October 18, 1984

The Sawyer–Curtis House is a very old and special house located in Little Hocking, Ohio, in Washington County, Ohio. It sits near the Ohio River. This house is important because it was one of the first permanent buildings ever built in its area.

The Sawyer–Curtis House: A Glimpse into History

The Sawyer–Curtis House is a historic home in the community of Little Hocking, Ohio. This area is found in Washington County, Ohio, right along the Ohio River. Little Hocking was settled by people just before the year 1800.

Who Built This Historic Home?

The first person to settle near Little Hocking was Nathaniel Sawyer. He came from Massachusetts. In 1798, he built a house there in a style popular in New England. This house is now known as the Sawyer–Curtis House.

It is believed to be the very first permanent building put up in all of Belpre Township. The house was built with a frame made of logs. It has a typical New England floor plan. A huge chimney sits right in the middle of the house.

How Was the House Built?

The outside of Sawyer's house is covered with weatherboarding. This means it has overlapping wooden boards to protect it from the weather. The roof is made of tin, and the base of the house, called the foundation, is made of strong sandstone.

What Was the House Used For?

For over 200 years, the Sawyer–Curtis House has been used for many different things. It was not just Nathaniel Sawyer's home. Another important person who lived there was Horace Curtis. He was a very well-known person in Washington County during his time.

The house was not only used as a home. It also served as a post office where people could send and receive mail. It was even used as a store! Today, the Sawyer–Curtis House is once again used as a private home.

Why Is This House So Special?

In 1984, the Sawyer–Curtis House was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. The house was chosen because of its special architecture. It was also recognized because it was the home of important people like Nathaniel Sawyer and Horace Curtis.

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