History

Historic Thompson House

The Cassius Clark Thompson House, an 1876 Italianate residence on the National Register of Historic Places, adds an architectural stop to a downtown heritage visit.

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A different view of pottery-era East Liverpool

Built in 1876, the Cassius Clark Thompson House is an Italianate landmark at 305 Walnut Street. Its tower, projecting bays and detailed porch offer a different way to encounter the city’s nineteenth-century story: through the architecture of a residence rather than a factory or a piece of pottery. The National Park Service identifies the property in its National Register collection.

Include it in a downtown heritage visit

Make the house part of an architectural outing alongside the Museum of Ceramics and other downtown landmarks. Allow time to look at its exterior details, then continue exploring the pottery and community history that shaped East Liverpool. Check with the Historical Society for current tour arrangements or special openings; do not assume the house is open for walk-in visits.

Before you go

Confirm tour arrangements or special openings before planning to go inside.
Respect posted access rules and private areas; an exterior stop does not guarantee interior access.

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Story reviewed 2026-10-04. Confirm current access directly.