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A Pioneering Perspective: The Crabill House

One of the few Federal style homes in the state open for public use, the Crabill House provides an authentic representation of an early nineteenth century home. Constructed by David and Barbara Crabill sometime between 1821 and 1826, the home was occupied by the Crabill family until the early 20th century. After standing empty for many years, the house was acquired by the Clark County Historical Society who facilitated the major renovations needed to stabilize and preserve the structure. The latest addition is a newly constructed authentic outdoor bake oven that is currently used to demonstrate cooking methods and foods used in early America. Today, the David Crabill Homestead is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Open seasonally for tours and special programs, it offers a picturesque learning environment on the shores of the Clarence J. Brown Reservoir.

The Clark County Historical Society: tel. 937-324-0657