Shawen Acres, also known as the Montgomery County Children's Home, is a historic complex in Dayton, Ohio. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1991.[2]

Shawen Acres
Shawen Acres is located in Ohio
Shawen Acres
Shawen Acres is located in the United States
Shawen Acres
Location3304 N. Main St.,
Dayton, Ohio
Coordinates39°47′47″N 84°12′53″W / 39.79639°N 84.21472°W / 39.79639; -84.21472
Built1926–1927[2]
Architectural styleTudor Revival[1]
NRHP reference No.91001487[1]
Added to NRHPOctober 9, 1991

It was originally designed as an orphans home. Dr. Charles Shawen donated 19 acres (77,000 m2) to the county March 21, 1926 for "wayward and homeless children."[2] The complex comprises a main building, annex, gym, and 10 English-style cottages in a park-like setting.

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  1. ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places". National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
  2. ^ a b c "Shawen Acres". Preservation Dayton. Retrieved 2009-08-31.