Morehouse-Downes House
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About Morehouse-Downes House
Morehouse-Downes House, at 4 S. River Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1975. It was among the first 4 of Waterville’s 9 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 422 other Ohio listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Waterville, Ohio, United States. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 17 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
4 S. River Rd., Waterville · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ 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 Morehouse-Downes House
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Questions about Morehouse-Downes House
Is Morehouse-Downes House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 29, 1975 (Register number 75001476).
Is Morehouse-Downes House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Ohio has 73 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fallen Timbers Battlefield, 3.3 miles away.
Can you visit Morehouse-Downes 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 Morehouse-Downes House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 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 71989911 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.