Captain Jonathan Stone House, historic house in Ohio, United States
The Captain Jonathan Stone House is a residential building in Belpre, Ohio, constructed around 1799 and the oldest still standing in the city. The structure features two stories in a rectangular form with a rear wing, rests on a sandstone foundation, and has a metal roof.
The house was built around 1799 by Jonathan Stone, a Revolutionary War soldier and surveyor who settled in the area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 as a rare example of early residential architecture in Ohio.
The house reflects how people lived and built communities in the late 1700s in rural Ohio. Visitors can see the practical design of the rooms and the simple, sturdy construction that families relied on during that period.
The house is located near Blennerhassett Avenue and can be viewed from the exterior, with grounds that invite exploration. Visitors should note that interior access may be limited to special occasions or prior arrangement with the owners.
The house contains a hidden room above the kitchen, accessed by a steep staircase, that once sheltered people escaping via the Underground Railroad. This concealed space now serves as a reminder of the courageous role the building and its residents played in helping enslaved people find freedom.
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