The Z T Wellington House is locally significant under Criterion B: Politics-Government for its association with Zachary Taylor Wellington (18 April 1847 - 25 August 1923) who served in numerous public offices while residing in Guyandotte. He represents a significant Republican leader who came to prominence despite the 1871 Flick Amendment to the State Constitution that restored many southern sympathizers (Democrats) to office. - US NRHP