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McGuffey, William H., House

Oxford, Ohio
County of Butler.
401 E. Spring Street
National Register Number: 66000605
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2004.
Congressional District: OH-8 Certified Local Government: NO
This NHL offers public access.
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Current use/information: Museum.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - December 21, 1965):
From 1833 to 1836, this two story brick structure was the home of William H. McGuffey. While living here, McGuffey wrote the first three of his six ECLECTIC READERS.

Condition:
The house and grounds are maintained regularly by museum and university (Miami University) staff.

he site management is concerned about the amount of weight the second floor enclosed porch (used as a conference center) and the first floor parlor can support.


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