The Frizel-Welling home is the second oldest residence in Jackson, and during its early history served as an important center of civic activity. It was built in at least two major stages of construction, the west wing in 1818 (Cape Cod style) and the east wing in 1838 (Greek Revival style). It was granted status on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
Frizel-Welling House
The original builder, Joseph Frizel, married Sarah Bollinger, daughter of George Frederick Bollinger, the early pioneer who built the mill in Burfordsville. Later, their daughter Elizabeth Frizel married Charles Welling, who built the second major addition to the home, and who was instrumental in a great many civic contributions to the Jackson community and region. Over the years, the building was the site of the first public library in Jackson, the initial home of the Presbyterian Church, the first Masonic Lodge meeting place, and many more interesting historical events.
The home remained in the same family for nine generations, and in 2015 was purchased in order to preserve a significant historic landmark for the people of Jackson. Upon completion of the restoration, it will become a public museum, housing and exhibiting the accumulated artifacts of nine-generations, a veritable time-capsule of Jackson history from more than two centuries.
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