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A Deerfield Twp. mansion has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Ahimaaz King House and Carriage House, located at 1720 East King Ave., were awarded the designation in a letter to Deerfield Twp. trustees. The National Register lists places that should be preserved because of their significance in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering and culture.

Built in 1885, the King House was nominated to the National Register for its association with local industrialist Ahimaaz King and for its architectural significance as an example of the 19th century Italianate style. The architects of the house were Luther Peters and Silas Reese Burns, who were in practice together in Dayton from 1881 to 1907.

King was manager of the King Powder Company, as well as the related Peters Cartridge Company, from their founding in 1877 and 1887, respectively, until he died in 1909.

Located on opposite banks of the Little Miami River in Warren County, the two manufacturing establishments were among the largest of their kind in their day, and the entire village of Kings Mills was built to house their employees.

The Ahimaaz King House was the first house built in the new company town, at the head of King Avenue. The King House remained in the family until 1988, when it was sold by grandson J. W. King.

The nomination was prepared by Beth Sullebarger, of Sullebarger Associates.