McDonald Farm

McDonald Farm is a historic farming complex near Xenia, Ohio, containing nine preserved buildings spread across approximately 68 acres. The structures display Federal and Greek Revival architectural styles and provide evidence of agricultural and quarrying operations that shaped the area.

The limestone quarry on this property was a significant source of building stone during the 1800s, supplying materials for important structures beyond the local area. Mining operations continued until 1896, when the site shifted focus toward agricultural use.

The buildings here show how farming families organized their work and daily lives in this region. You can read the construction choices and materials in each structure, reflecting what people valued and could afford at the time.

This is a protected historic district where you can view the buildings from the outside and walk the grounds respectfully. Visit during warmer months when the pathways are dry and more accessible for exploring the full extent of the property.

The quarry here supplied limestone blocks to important projects far beyond Ohio, including material for a major structure in Washington. The exposed stone layers tell a geological story shaped by ancient ice age processes.

Location: Ohio

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.64110,-83.88330

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16