Binns House - Mount Pleasant Historic District - Mount Pleasant, Ohio
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Historic house in the Mount Pleasant Historic District in Mount Pleasant, Ohio.
Waymark Code: WMK3V9
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 02/08/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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The Binns House, (20 Union St.) a brick house with Greek Revival and Italianate elements, erected shortly after 1856 for Mt. Pleasant banker Jonathan Binns. It is a three bay block with a recessed single bay on the west side, a central entry with simple transom and sidelights, a square columned portico and classical cornice. Its most distinguishing feature is its rooftop lantern with square lights and balustrade. Binns was an English immigrant and Quaker leader who served as clerk of the Ohio Yearly Meeting and treasurer of the Free Labor Association.

- Historic District Nomination

The house is in excellent condition. It is a private residence.

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Mount Pleasant Historic District

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

Address:
20 Union St. Mount Pleasant, Ohio

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NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): Not listed
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