Little Family collection, 2007-2008

Series — Box: 8, Folder: 67

Collection number: MSS 016.041

Scope and Contents

The primary original material is a description of the Ayers-Little House. Also included is a copy of the National Register of Historic Places Registration Form for the house and a copy of Lake Living magazine that features an article about the house. There are also materials about the history of Carnesville and Franklin County.

Dates

2007-2008

Conditions Governing Access

This collection has no restrictions. This collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required. Apply in the Heritage Room for access. The exception is the Order of the Eastern Star collection, the directories included in which list the personal addresses and phone numbers of members. These directories are not available to the public.

Biographical / Historical

Built by Jeremiah Ayers before 1860, the Ayers-Little House began as two structures, a post office and a saloon, joined together. Ayers’ granddaughter, Martha Little, led efforts to get the house listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a goal finally attained after much work in 2008.