Charles Kent House

Charles Kent House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Charles Kent House in 2009
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Location	125 North Pearl Street Kent, Ohio
Coordinates	41°9′16″N 81°21′55″W / 41.15444°N 81.36528°W / 41.15444; -81.36528Coordinates: 41°9′16″N 81°21′55″W / 41.15444°N 81.36528°W / 41.15444; -81.36528
Built	1843
Architect	James Clark
Architectural style	Gothic Revival Greek Revival Carpenter Gothic
NRHP Reference #	78002174[1]
Added to NRHP	February 23, 1978

The Charles Kent House, also known as the Palmer House, is a historic structure in Kent, Ohio, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since February 23, 1978. An example of Gothic Revival architecture, the house also features elements of the Greek Revival and Carpenter Gothic architectural styles. It is at 125 North Pearl Street in central Kent, immediately north of the West Main Street District. It was built in 1843 as the home of Charles Kent, son of Zenas Kent and brother of Marvin Kent, the namesake of the city of Kent. In 1909 it was moved by owner Henry Green 150 feet (46 m) north of its original location along West Main Street to the site on North Pearl Street. Martin L. Davey, who would later serve as mayor of Kent, followed by U.S. Representative, and eventually as Governor of Ohio, persuaded the owner to move the house to avoid demolition.^[2]

See also

• History of Kent, Ohio
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Portage County, Ohio

References

National Register of Historic Places in Ohio
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