32. Asahel Wright House

26 N. Main St.

The Asahel Wright House was built c.1806 of native limestone and is one of the first stone houses in Centerville. Wright, the great uncle of Orville and Wilbur Wright, was a store keeper who also distilled oil of peppermint and liquor. The stone house has several unique features such as the solid trapezoidal stone lintels above the windows and doors, and the corner fireplace. The two-story wood frame addition was probably constructed in the early 1860s. The work shop building in the front is also of early vintage. The City of Centerville purchased this property in 1978 and restoration was completed in 1983.  For the most recent phase (October 1999) in this property's evolution, see Asahel Wright Community Center. See more information on our Stone houses.

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