J.P. Cowan had the Manor House and accompanying Carriage House built in the 1850’s. It‘s stately appearance, thick walls and high ceilings made it a landmark, and possibly the first brick house built on what would later be known as Center St.

The house has been enlarged and remodeled several times, in 1906, 1920 and 1958.

Guy and Kate Myers moved into the house in 1906. Several members of the Myers family occupied it in the years following, till Kate Myers donated it to Ashland College to be used as the President’s home.

In 1981, after the generous people of Ashland County supported a fundraising drive, the Ashland County Historical Society was able to purchase the house and grounds.