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Oak Hill
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Distant view of the house
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| Location: | Dun Rd., Chillicothe, Ohio |
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| Area: | Less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built: | 1838 |
| Architect: | G.W. Dun |
| Architectural style: | Federal, vernacular Adam style |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 73001527[1] |
| Added to NRHP: | April 3, 1973 |
Oak Hill is a historic former farmhouse in the southern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. Located along Dun Road in Ross County,[1] it is one of the finest examples of sandstone farmhouses in the vicinity of the city of Chillicothe.[2]
The house was built by George William Dun, a native of Scotland who settled near Chillicothe in 1838. Almost immediately upon taking up residence at the site, he began the construction of his house, which was completed in 1840. A large two-story building constructed in the Federal style of architecture, it represents an American version of the British Adam style.[2]
In 1973, the house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its well-preserved historic architecture.[1] It received this recognition for multiple reasons: the massive hardwood trees on the grounds evoke a sense of antiquity; the exterior is better preserved than that of almost any other period sandstone house; and the interior retains much of its original condition, including much furniture once owned by George Dun's ancestors.[2]
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