The Ashland County Recorder’s office shows that J.S and Sarah K Wertman owned this property between 1881 and 1885. The value of the property between those years jumped from $200 to $2,800, leading one to believe the house was built in the early 1800’s. The Wertmans didn’t stay at 622 Grant Street long, as Daniel Carter purchased the home in 1885. This Victorian vernacular has a spectacular front porch, complete with gingerbread. The long windows with decorative trim are characteristic of the era. Located between the home and the carriage house is a carefully manicured formal garden. Stone walkways divide the sections and benches allow people to sit and take in this garden, fitting for a Victorian home.
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