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Adena

Chillicothe, Ohio
County of Ross.
Box 831 Adena Road
National Register Number: 70000515
 Resource type: District.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Certified Local Government: NO
This NHL offers public access.
Please contact the NHL directly for visitor information.
Current use/information: State-owned museum.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - February 27, 2003):
Built between 1806 and 1807, Adena is an outstanding example of the domestic architecture of Benjamin Henry Latrobe, generally acknowledged as the first professional architect in the United States. Situated on three hundred acres and retaining three garden terraces and a number of outbuildings, it is the only surviving Latrobe country house and one of only three American Latrobe houses still standing.

Condition:
Condition is excellent; no threats reported

No recent actions reported.


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