Perkins Stone Mansion

Perkins Stone Mansion is a Greek Revival house built from hand-cut yellow sandstone with a two-story covered entrance and a viewing platform between two tall chimneys. The main house sits on what was once a large property and is shown along with an 1865 woodshed and an 1895 wash house that still has its windmill.

Colonel Simon Perkins, son of Akron's founder, built this house between 1835 and 1837 on a large estate used for farming and raising sheep. The elevated location offered views of the Ohio and Erie Canal, a major transport route of that era.

The mansion displays objects from three generations of the Perkins family and tells how Summit County changed over time. Visitors see furniture, clothing, and everyday items that show what daily life looked like in different periods.

The Summit County Historical Society offers guided tours of the house. Wear comfortable clothes since the visit covers several buildings spread across the grounds.

The property boundaries are still marked by a dry-laid sandstone wall built without mortar. This old stone wall shows how large the original estate once stretched.

Location: Ohio

Location: Akron

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.08500,-81.54170

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03