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Portage County

52 listed places in 14 towns, one of them a National Historic Landmark.

Towns with a city page

Kent 16Ravenna 15
Building · Atwater
Atwater Congregational Church
BuildingListed 1973
Historic district · Aurora
Aurora Center Historic District
Historic districtListed 1974
Building · Aurora
Aurora Train Station
BuildingListed 1986
Building · Kent
Davey, John, House
BuildingListed 1975

Every listing

Atwater Congregational Church▾1973
Address
1237 OH 183, Atwater
Listed
Feb 23, 1973
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Congregational Church of Atwater
Reference
73001517
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Atwater Congregational Church
Aurora Center Historic District▾1974
Address
Roughly both sides of OH 306 from and including Pioneer Trail to Rte. 82, also Maple Lane, Aurora
Listed
Jun 20, 1974
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Architecture, Religion, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
74001601
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Aurora Center Historic District
Aurora Train Station▾1986
Address
13 New Hudson Rd., Aurora
Listed
May 22, 1986
Listed for
Commerce, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Erie Railroad Station
Reference
86001131
Built
1872
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Aurora Train Station
Horace Y. Beebe House▾1983
Address
6538 Cleveland Rd., Ravenna vicinity
Listed
Jun 16, 1983
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
83002022
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
John F. Byers House▾2008
Address
5551 S. Prospect, Ravenna
Listed
Jul 2, 2008
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Byers DiPaola Castle
Reference
08000590
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Cleveland Worsted Mills Redfern Mill▾1988
Address
S. Chestnut St., Ravenna
Listed
Dec 29, 1988
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
88003065
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Cottage Hill Farm▾1993
Address
5555 Newton Falls Rd., Ravenna Township, Ravenna
Listed
May 6, 1993
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
93000401
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Crafts William H., House▾1982
Address
4619 W. Prospect St., Mantua
Listed
Apr 29, 1982
Listed for
Commerce, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82003634
Style
Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Crafts William H., House
Crystal Lake Stock Farm▾1986
Address
4655 Hayes Rd., Ravena vicinity
Listed
Apr 10, 1986
Listed for
Agriculture, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Thomas House
Reference
86000698
Style
Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
2 buildings, 1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Crystal Lake Stock Farm
John Davey House▾1975
Address
338 Woodard St., Kent
Listed
May 29, 1975
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hershey, Paul, Residence
Reference
75001524
Style
Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Davey, John, House
Diver, John, House and Storebuilding▾1982
Address
9465 Akron-Canfield Rd., Deerfield
Listed
Sep 16, 1982
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
82003632
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
East Main Street Historic District▾1985
Address
E. Main St. between Clinton and Linden Sts., Ravenna
Listed
Oct 10, 1985
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85003123
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Ellenwood House▾1975
Address
NW of Garretsville on OH 82, Garrettsville vicinity
Listed
Jun 20, 1975
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
75001523
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Etna House▾1985
Address
219 1/2 W. Main St., Ravenna
Listed
Jul 25, 1985
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85001641
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Etna House
Aaron Ferrey House▾1974
Address
5058 Sunny Brook Rd., Kent vicinity
Listed
Aug 13, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Also known as
Winan Snyder House
Reference
74001605
Built
1866
Style
Carpenter Gothic
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ferrey, Aaron, House
Franklin Hotel▾2013
Address
176 E. Main St., Kent
Listed
Jan 18, 2013
Listed for
Social history, Community planning
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hotel Kent, Hotel Kent-Ellis
Reference
12000802
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Franklin Hotel
Franklin Township Hall▾1975
Address
218 Gougler Ave., Kent
Listed
Oct 10, 1975
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
75001525
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Franklin Township Hall
Freedom Congregational Church▾1975
Address
Public Green on OH 88, Freedom
Listed
Jul 7, 1975
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
75001521
Style
Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Freedom Congregational Church
James A. Garfield House▾1975
Address
6825 Hinsdale St., Hiram
Listed
Jan 30, 1975
Listed for
Architecture, Politics and government
Significance
Local
Reference
09000098
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Garfield, James A., House
Griffin, A. B.,–O. H. Griffin House▾1985
Address
409 S. Walnut St., Ravenna
Listed
Mar 7, 1985
Listed for
Art, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Gladys Mileski House
Reference
85000485
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Griffin, A. B.,–O. H. Griffin House
Alexander B. Griffin House▾1987
Address
417 S. Walnut St., Ravenna
Listed
Jul 2, 1987
Listed for
Industry, Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
87000987
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Griffin, Alexander B., House
Gross, L.N., Company Building▾2016
Address
315 Gougler Ave., Kent
Listed
Sep 2, 2016
Listed for
Commerce, Community planning, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
16000598
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gross, L.N., Company Building
Horace L. Hine House▾1976
Address
4624 W. Prospect St., Mantua
Listed
Dec 12, 1976
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hine-Haylett Home
Reference
76001513
Style
Shingle style architecture, Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Hine, Horace L., House
Hopkins, Benjamin F., Stone Building▾1982
Address
Standing Rock Cemetery, Kent
Listed
Nov 25, 1982
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Standing Rock Cemetery House
Reference
82003633
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
C. R. Howard House▾1974
Address
411 E. Garfield St., Aurora
Listed
Aug 13, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
74001602
Style
Gothic Revival, Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Howard, C. R., House
John Johnson Farm▾1976
Address
6203 Pioneer Trail, Hiram vicinity
Listed
Dec 12, 1976
Listed for
Religion, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
76001512
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Johnson, John, Farm
Kent Industrial District▾1974
Address
Roughly bounded by Main, River, and S. Franklin Sts. and S property line of Portage Co., Kent
Listed
Dec 30, 1974
Listed for
Industry, Commerce, Transportation, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
74001603
Contributing
3 buildings, 2 structures
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Kent Industrial District
Kent Jail▾2001
Address
947 Middlebury Rd., Kent
Listed
Aug 22, 2001
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old Jailhouse
Reference
01000895
Style
Victorian architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Kent Jail
Kent, Charles House▾1978
Address
125 N. Pearl St., Kent
Listed
Feb 23, 1978
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Palmer House
Reference
78002174
Style
Gothic Revival, Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Kent, Charles House
Zeno Kent House▾1973
Address
2.5 mi. SW of Aurora on Aurora-Hudson Rd., Aurora vicinity
Listed
Apr 23, 1973
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
73001518
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Kentway Apartments Historic District▾·
Address
360 E Summit Street, Kent
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Also known as
Kentway Apartments; Kentway Manor
Reference
100012547
Contributing
9 buildings, 3 sites
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Mantua Center District▾1974
Address
Roughly bounded by OH 82 and Mantua Center Rd., Mantua Center
Listed
Oct 9, 1974
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
74001607
Contributing
5 buildings, 1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Mantua Center District (Boundary Increase)▾·
Address
4103-3991 State Route 82, 11670-11755 Mantua Center Road, 11653- 11677 Diagonal Road, 11701-11715 School Lan, Mantua Center
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
100009586
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Mantua Center School▾2013
Address
11741 Mantua Center Rd., Mantua
Listed
Sep 4, 2013
Listed for
Architecture, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
13000682
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Mantua Center School
Mantua Station Brick Commercial District▾1974
Address
Main and Prospect Sts., Mantua
Listed
Dec 24, 1974
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
74001606
Contributing
4 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Masonic Temple▾1974
Address
409 W. Main St., Kent
Listed
Jul 18, 1974
Listed for
Politics and government, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Kent, Marvin, House; Homestead
Reference
74001604
Style
Italianate architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Masonic Temple
May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site▾2010
Address
.5 mi. SE of the intersection of E. Main St. and S. Lincoln St., Kent
Listed
Feb 23, 2010
Listed for
Social history, Politics and government, Law
Significance
National
Reference
10000046
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings Site
May 4, 1970, Kent State Shootings SiteNHL2016
Mott Drug Store▾1996
Address
8107 Main St., Garrattsville
Listed
Feb 29, 1996
Listed for
Architecture, Commerce
Significance
Local
Also known as
Lee and Son Drug Store; Lee and Mott Drug Store
Reference
96000221
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Mott Drug Store
Luman Nelson House▾1993
Address
8219 OH 44, Ravenna vicinity
Listed
Dec 22, 1993
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Hugebeck Residence
Reference
93001393
Style
Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
Contributing
2 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Nelson, Luman, House
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Ohio State Normal College At Kent▾1975
Address
Hilltop Dr. on Kent State University campus, Kent
Listed
May 30, 1975
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Education, Architecture
Significance
State
Reference
75001526
Built
1913
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
3 buildings
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ohio State Normal College At Kent
Arvin Olin House▾1995
Address
1425 Ravenna Rd., Kent vicinity
Listed
Oct 20, 1995
Listed for
Exploration and settlement, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
95001157
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Palmyra Center Hotel▾1976
Address
OH 225 and SR 18, Palmyra
Listed
Apr 30, 1976
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
76001514
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Palmyra Center Hotel
Phoenix Block▾1985
Address
NE corner of Main and Chestnut Sts., Ravenna
Listed
Mar 18, 1985
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Oddfellows Hall
Reference
85000624
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Phoenix Block
C. A. Reed House▾1985
Address
299 W. Riddle St., Ravenna
Listed
Oct 10, 1985
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
85003116
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Reed, C. A., House
Riddle Block▾1976
Address
Public Sq., Chestnut, and Main Sts., Ravenna
Listed
Mar 17, 1976
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
76001515
Style
Romanesque Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Riddle Block
Riddle Block #11▾1985
Address
133-137 E. Main St., Ravenna
Listed
Mar 18, 1985
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85000626
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Riddle Block #11
Riddle Block #5▾1985
Address
141--145 E. Main St., Ravenna
Listed
Jul 25, 1985
Listed for
Industry
Significance
Local
Reference
85001642
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Riddle Block #5
Riddle Block #9▾1985
Address
113-115 W. Main St., Ravenna
Listed
Mar 18, 1985
Listed for
Industry, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
85000625
Style
Neoclassical architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Riddle Block #9
Frederick Wadsworth House▾1975
Address
4889 OH 14, Edinburg vicinity
Listed
May 29, 1975
Listed for
Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Reference
75001520
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
West Main Street District▾1977
Address
409-625 W. Main St., Kent
Listed
Jun 17, 1977
Listed for
Landscape architecture, Commerce, Architecture, Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:Kent, Marvin, House
Reference
77001082
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
West Main Street District
Thomas F. Young House▾1976
Address
Wakefield and Garfield Sts., Hiram
Listed
Oct 22, 1976
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
76001511
Style
Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Young, Thomas F., House

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