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Nov 02, 1978
Darius David Johnston House(Hargitt Ranch House) - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The Darius David Johnston House is architecturally significant as one of the few remaining two-story Eastlake houses in original condition built in the Norwalk area. It is a fine example of an 1890's rural Eastlake two-story house, and retains most of its original embellishment. The cross gables and front and side bays are typically ornamented in Eastlake fashion. Historically, the house is significant as the residence of one of Norwalk's leading pioneers, Darius David Johnston, He was instrumental in organizing the Norwalk School District in 1880, and was a member of the board of directors of the school system until his death in 1917. Johnston was a humanitarian who helped the Japanese find employment, housing and schooling when they immigrated to the area in the l880's. He and his family, through his daughter, Cora Hargitt and grandson, Charles Hargitt, continued to support the civic welfare of the Norwalk community. Norwalk has schools named after D, D, Johnston and Cora Hargitt who was a teacher and principal in the school system.
Darius David Johnston House(Hargitt Ranch House) - National Register of Historic Places
Statement of Significance: The Darius David Johnston House is architecturally significant as one of the few remaining two-story Eastlake houses in original condition built in the Norwalk area. It is a fine example of an 1890's rural Eastlake two-story house, and retains most of its original embellishment. The cross gables and front and side bays are typically ornamented in Eastlake fashion. Historically, the house is significant as the residence of one of Norwalk's leading pioneers, Darius David Johnston, He was instrumental in organizing the Norwalk School District in 1880, and was a member of the board of directors of the school system until his death in 1917. Johnston was a humanitarian who helped the Japanese find employment, housing and schooling when they immigrated to the area in the l880's. He and his family, through his daughter, Cora Hargitt and grandson, Charles Hargitt, continued to support the civic welfare of the Norwalk community. Norwalk has schools named after D, D, Johnston and Cora Hargitt who was a teacher and principal in the school system.
Nov 02, 1978
Posted Date
Mar 17, 2022
Historical Record Date
Nov 02, 1978
Source Name
United States Department of Interior - National Park Service
