Log House

When this part of southwestern Ohio was first settled around 1795, the land was covered in dense forest. A quick and relatively easy way to build a first home was with logs. Ohio settlers preferred to build square log houses that would eventually be covered in wooden siding. This log house was built about 1822 by Benjamin Lukens, an early Quaker settler. This was a "starter" home for a young bride and groom. The next generation built a fine Greek revival style farm house attaching it to the front of the log house. Years later, when the owners of the farm decided to tear down the old house they discovered the orignial log house under the siding.  The log house was due to be bull dozed and burned. My brother bought the log house, had it taken down and moved in numbered pieces to his property. Over a year's time he reconstructed the house completely on his own and now has a beautiful retreat where he and his wife entertain family and friends.