National Register of Historic Places
Cather House
Cather House is a historic place in Red Cloud, Webster County, Nebraska, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1969, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 69000139.
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Cather House
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About this place
What is Cather House?
The Willa Cather House, also known as the Willa Cather Childhood Home, is a historic house museum at 241 North Cedar Street in Red Cloud, Nebraska. Built in 1878, it is the house where author Willa Cather (1873–1947) grew up. Cather's descriptions of frontier life in Nebraska were an important part of the literary canon of the early 20th century. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971. The house is one of eight structures that make up the Willa Cather State Historic Site, which is owned by the Willa Cather Foundation.
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Listing details
- Name
- Cather House
- City
- Red Cloud
- County
- Webster County
- State
- Nebraska
- Listed on the National Register
- April 16, 1969
- NRIS reference number
- 69000139
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.08756, -98.52101
When was Cather House listed on the National Register?
Cather House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1969.
Where is Cather House located?
Cather House is located in Red Cloud, Webster County, Nebraska at approximately 40.08756, -98.52101. See the map above.
Is Cather House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Cather House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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