Glendower
Also known as Glendower State Memorial; John Williams Home; General Durbin W
About Glendower
Glendower, at U.S. 42 (Cincinnati Ave.), was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 10, 1970: the first place in Lebanon to be listed. Only 40 of Ohio’s 4,077 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Ohio listings. The listing covers 9 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Lebanon, Ohio. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 20 minutes
U.S. 42 (Cincinnati Ave.), Lebanon · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Glendower
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Glendower
Is Glendower on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 10, 1970 (Register number 70000521).
Is Glendower a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Ancient, 6.6 miles away.
Can you visit Glendower?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Glendower?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 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 71991835 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.