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The Andrew Powell Homestead is a historic building in Findlay, Ohio, listed in the National Register of Historic Places on 1986-12-19. Originally built in 1871-1872, the home was later destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1901.

History
Born May 5th, 1827, in Fairfield County, OH, Andrew Powell immigrated with his father to Findlay, OH in 1834 at the age of seven. Years later, Powell became a wealthy farmer, expanding his fathers holdings to approximately 300 acres of land. In 1871-1872, Powell built what is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the Andrew Powell Homestead at a cost of about $8000. The brick for the home was made from local clay and burned in a kiln across the road from the house. A frame woodhouse was adjoined to the rear side of the house. The foundation stones for the buildings were gotten from water-lime strata in the bed of the local creek.

In 1883, a church was built, primarily through the funding of Andrew Powell and on his farmlands, and dedicated as the United Brethren Church. Following the natural gas boom in Findlay, Powell invested heavily in a glass factory established in the nearby West Park area of Findlay in the 1890's. The endeavor later failed, causing Powell to lose much of his farmland.

In December of 1901, the home burned to the ground. Using money from the insurance on the burnt home, a new house as it now appears was built within the old brick walls, although somewhat reduced in height. Andrew Powell died at his home April 17, 1916 at the age of 88.

External sources
Powell Family Geneaology

Category:National Register of Historic Places in Ohio