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National Register of Historic Places

Thompson-Builder House

Also known as Herron Place; Evans House; Holder House; Myers House

Dublin’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 11, 1979; only 1,130 of Ohio’s 4,077 listings are older
Listed 1979Dublin
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About Thompson-Builder House

Thompson-Builder House, at 5051 Brand Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 11, 1979: the first place in Dublin to be listed. Only 1,130 of Ohio’s 4,077 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level. It was listed as part of Washington Township MRA.

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 2 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes

5051 Brand Rd., Dublin · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Thompson-Builder HouseStart here
  2. 2Washington Township SchoolUnknown · 0.1 mi on
  3. 3Asher Brand ResidenceBuilding · 0.4 mi on
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BJohn Dun HomesteadBuilding1.5 miBF. Riley HouseBuilding1.6 miBBrelsford-Seese HouseBuilding1.6 miBDr. Eli Pinney HouseBuilding1.6 miBWright, J.E. FarmBuilding1.7 miBKarrer BarnBuilding1.7 miBC. Leppert FarmBuilding1.8 miBC. Leppert CabinBuilding1.8 miBC. Leppert BarnBuilding1.8 miBEliud Sells HouseBuilding1.9 mi

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Questions about Thompson-Builder House

Is Thompson-Builder House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 11, 1979 (Register number 79002749).

Is Thompson-Builder House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ohio Theatre, 12.8 miles away.

Can you visit Thompson-Builder House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Thompson-Builder House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 2 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71985292. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.