Clinton Township Historical Landmarks

The following lists the recognized historical landmarks by the Wayne County Historical Society of Ohio through its Wayne County Historical Landmark program.

1. Eddy Inn-County Historical Landmark (1976)-located in Clinton Twp. near Craigton built in 1830 by Judge Abner Eddy. Operated as inn until about 1852. Among the guests was Henry Clay. Failed to thrive after opening of railroads.
2. Shreve Christian Church-County Historical Landmark (2003)-located at 500 N. Market St. in Shreve was built in 1903. A 3-story red brick building with gable, bell tower, cross, and stained glass windows.
3. (One-Room) 1st School in Shreve-County Historical Landmark (1983)-located at 276 Jones St. in Shreve and was built in 1855.
4. Charles H. Porter House-Pioneer House (1976)-a 2-story wood frame house with exterior siding that is 1⁄2"X6" black walnut located at 180 S. Main St. in Shreve built in 1850. Once housed a grocery store circa 1860.
5. Charles&Betty Dougherty House-Pioneer House (1984)-a 2-story brick house located at 260 N. Market St. in Shreve that was built in 1857. Original red glass front door, built-in desk, grained woodwork in one bedroom, wide flooring upstairs.
6. Oldroyd House-Pioneer House (1984)-a 2-story wood frame house located at 8179 S. Jefferson Rd. in Shreve that was built in 1860. Ten ft. ceilings and 8 ft. doors on lst floor. Circular staircase.
7. John Jones House-Pioneer House (1976)-located on Co.Rd. 138 near Critchfield Rd. Built before 1870 and originally owned by Clark B. Way. Large 2-story home in Early Victorian style. Original floors, walnut woodwork, and glass windows.
8. Taylor-Piper House-Pioneer House (1976)-located on Co.Rd 8 about 1.5 miles east of Shreve. Built around 1870 with cut-stone foundation. Foundation of spring house was originally part of an old distillery. 2nd owner, Thomas Taylor, was aMexican War volunteer who joined Sidle party that went to the California gold rush in 1849.
9. Dr. Wm. J. Bertolette House-Pioneer House (1985)-located at 203 E. Wood in Shreve was once a 1-room house when built in 1873 that became a 2-story wood frame house with additions over the years.
10. Old Kister House-Pioneer House (1978)-a 2-story wood frame house located on Co.Rd. 228 in Millbrook that was built prior to 1873. Features chiseled stone foundation.
11. Gwin House-Pioneer House (1976)-located on Co.Rd. 104 in Clinton Twp. the first farm north of Newkirk Church on the right. It was built between 1874-1875 and had 10-rooms with ceilings 10.5ft high with center frescoes in 3 rooms and doors that were 8.5ft high.
12. McConkey House-Pioneer House (1976)-located on Co.Rd. 8 east of Shreve, was built in 1874 by Mahala McConkey. The house is listed on p.220 in the book, Picturesque Wayne, under the name Mary E. Burnett who bought the house in 1891.
13. Esselburn House-Pioneer House (1987)-2-story wood frame house with hand-hewn beams located at 8095 Snoddy Rd. in Shreve. Built about 1883.
14. Lindenmeyer (George D. Young) House-Pioneer House (1994)-a 2-story wood frame house located at 240 N. Prospect St. in Shreve built by George D. Young in 1889. Features wood sculptures around windows and woodwork in house.
15. Roger&Marilyn Wells House-Pioneer House (2002)-a 2-story wood frame house located at 190 W. Robinson in Shreve built in 1897 by E. D. Pocock.
16. Smedley House-Pioneer House (2012)-a 1&1/2 story wood frame house that features post and beam construction located at 8152 Millbrook Rd. in Shreve that was built in 1875.
17. Mrs. Irene Wachtel House-Century House (1977)-located at 198 E. Robinson in Shreve built around 1854 and had been in the same family since 1866.
18. Scruby House-Century House (1976)-located on Twp.Rd. 104 east of Big Prairie on St.Rt. 226 in Clinton Twp. The house was built between 1870-1873 by George Scruby.
19. Marvin G. Brown House-Century House (1984)-a 2-story wood frame house located at 103 S. Main St. in Shreve built by member of Bedford family in 1875. Two bay windows. Leaded glass in several cupboards. Home of Grandma (Villa) Brown for at least 97 years.