The Charles Kent House, also known as the Palmer House, is a historic structure in
Kent, Ohio
Kent is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the largest city in Portage County. It is located along the Cuyahoga River in Northeast Ohio on the western edge of the county. The population was 28,215 at the 2020 Census. The city is counted as pa ...
, 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
Marvin Kent (September 21, 1816 – December 10, 1908) was a railroad president, politician, and businessman from Portage County, Ohio, United States, best known as the namesake of the city of Kent, Ohio, which was previously known as Franklin ...
, the namesake of the city of Kent. In 1909 it was moved by owner Henry Green 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
A governor is an administrative leader and head of a polity or political region, ranking under the head of state and in some cases, such as governors-general, as the head of state's official representative. Depending on the type of political ...
, persuaded the owner to move the house to avoid demolition. Owned for many years by Dr. Maurice and Louisa Palmer, it also was known as Palmer House when it was listed on the National Register. It was painted white with blue shutters. The present color scheme was changed following its sale by the Palmer estate in the early 2000s.
See also
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History of Kent, Ohio The area now occupied by the city of Kent, Ohio, was previously inhabited by various Native American tribes until the 19th century. Though no record of any settlement exists, the area was located along several known trails. In 1798 it was sold to ...
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References
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National Register of Historic Places in Portage County, Ohio
History of Kent, Ohio
Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Ohio
Greek Revival houses in Ohio
Carpenter Gothic houses in Ohio
Houses completed in 1843
Houses in Portage County, Ohio
1843 establishments in Ohio