Built about 1816, it is a fine local example of Federal period architecture, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Its main facade is five bays wide, with sash windows arranged symmetrically around the center entrance.

The entrance has a fine Federal period surround, with flanking pilasters and a half-round transom topped by a corniced entablature.

[2] The house was built in about 1816 by William Whitaker, was a lawyer, shopkeeper, and member of the local militia during the War of 1812.

It was slated for demolition, but the MDC later changed its mind, and instead gave the house to the historical society for $1 in 1961.