Betts House, Historical house in West End, Cincinnati, United States.
The Betts House stands as a two-story brick residence featuring Federal period architecture with multiple room additions throughout its existence.
William Betts constructed this brick dwelling in 1804, making it the oldest residential structure still standing in Cincinnati and the oldest brick house in Ohio.
The residence exhibits the early American settlement patterns through its transformation from a rural farmhouse to an urban dwelling in Cincinnati's growing West End.
The building functions as a museum and headquarters for The National Society of Colonial Dames of America, offering exhibits about construction and architectural history.
Four generations of the Betts family inhabited this house, which started on 111 acres of farmland that included a brick yard and peach orchard.
Location: Ohio
Inception: 1804
Address: Clark Street
Phone: +15136510734
Website: http://thebettshouse.org
GPS coordinates: 39.10780,-84.52210
Latest update: March 11, 2025 08:05
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