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John Gill Farmstead
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National Register of Historic Places

John Gill Farmstead

Listed as “Gill, John, Farmstead” · Also known as Gill–Wright–Evans Farmstead

On the National Register since 199729 years
Italian VillaListed 1997Walnut Township

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About John Gill Farmstead

John Gill Farmstead, at 12310 Lancaster--Newark Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 1997. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Italian Villa, as it does for 43 other Ohio listings. The listing covers 60 acres.

What it isHistoric farm near Millersport, Ohio, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 48 MB · National Archives↗
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12310 Lancaster--Newark Rd., Walnut Township

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Italian Villa style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Italian Villa.

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Questions about John Gill Farmstead

Is John Gill Farmstead on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 12, 1997 (Register number 97000373).

Is John Gill Farmstead a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Newark Earthworks, 11.8 miles away.

Can you visit John Gill Farmstead?

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 John Gill Farmstead?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 48 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 71988203 · Wikidata · old views from Walnut Township’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.