Lenhart Farmhouse

Lenhart Farmhouse is a two-story masonry house in Root Township with a gable roof and thick brick walls constructed in common bond pattern. Inside, a central walnut staircase rises through three stories, and later additions include an enclosed porch conversion to kitchen space and a bedroom extension.

The land was patented to Benjamin Franklin Blossom in 1836 before John Lehnart purchased the farmhouse site in 1845. The house's architectural style reflects building practices of that era.

The property sits along a road with historical significance and overlooks the river bottomland of the St. Marys River, which Native Americans called Nameewa Siipiiwi. This location ties the farmhouse story to the land's deeper past and its original inhabitants.

The property encompasses roughly 1.7 acres with brick foundation and cellar areas beneath the main structure. Visitors should note that the various additions come from different periods, which helps when exploring the building's layout.

An adjacent creek, once called Lenhart's Run, flows as a natural tributary into the St. Marys River, traditionally known as the Sturgeon River. This local waterway played a role in why settlers chose this land.

Location: Root Township

Architectural style: Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.84640,-84.92000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:21