Perkins Stone Mansion — is a historic house museum in Akron, Ohio. It belongs to and is managed by the Summit County Historical Society of Akron, Ohio, and serves as its headquarters. The mansion was built between 1835 and 1837 by Colonel Simon Perkins, son of Akron's founder, General Simon Perkins. It remained a family home of the Perkins until 1945, when it was purchased for $25,000 by George Perkins Raymond.
The house is built in the Greek Revival style from yellow sandstone, which was manually quarried nearby. At the time of its completion, the mansion was located a mile from the southwest border of Akron, near the ancient Portage Path. From the front porch, there was a view of the city, and from the roof, one could see Ohio and the Erie Canal.
Colonel Simon Perkins gradually expanded his estate to 300 acres (approximately 121 hectares), transforming it into a farm known as "Mutton Hill," where sheep were grazed. Nearby were vegetable gardens and a gazebo, as well as the Laundry, where the Perkins family did their laundry. Also preserved are some structures on the estate, such as a wood shed, which today serves as the office of the Summit County Historical Society, and reconstructed structures like the Carriage House, gazebo, and washhouse.
Throughout its history, the house belonged to several generations of the Perkins family, including Anna Perkins, the eldest daughter of the colonel, who managed the house after her mother's death. After 1945, the mansion became a key property of the Historical Society and now functions as a museum open to visitors, showcasing the rich heritage of the Perkins family and the history of Akron.
Current information:
Address: 465 S Portage Path, Akron, OH 44320, United States
Contact: +1 330-535-1120
