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Adena (Thomas Worthington House)

Adena (Thomas Worthington House) is a historic place in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000515.

Chillicothe, Ross County, OhioListed November 10, 1970NRIS #70000515★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Adena (Thomas Worthington House)?

The Adena Mansion is a historic house museum in Chillicothe, Ohio. It was built for Thomas Worthington by Benjamin Latrobe, and was completed in 1807. The house is located on a hilltop west of downtown Chillicothe. The property surrounding the mansion included the location of the first mound found to belong to the Adena culture and thus the Adena mansion is the namesake for the Adena people. The state coat of arms depicts the view of Mount Logan from the Adena property. The Adena Mansion is owned and operated by the Ohio History Connection and is open seasonally to visitors for a small fee.

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Listing details

Name
Adena (Thomas Worthington House)
City
Chillicothe
County
Ross County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
November 10, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000515
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.35672, -83.01501
When was Adena (Thomas Worthington House) listed on the National Register?

Adena (Thomas Worthington House) was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 10, 1970.

Where is Adena (Thomas Worthington House) located?

Adena (Thomas Worthington House) is located in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio at approximately 39.35672, -83.01501. See the map above.

Is Adena (Thomas Worthington House) a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Adena (Thomas Worthington House) is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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