National Register of Historic Places

Knapp-Wilson House

Knapp-Wilson House is a historic place in Ames, Story County, Iowa, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000339.

Ames, Story County, IowaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000339★ National Historic Landmark

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Knapp-Wilson House

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What is Knapp-Wilson House?

The Farm House, also known as the Knapp–Wilson House, is the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Now a museum open to the general public, this house was originally built in 1860 as part of the model farm aspect of Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1965 for its association with agriculturist Seaman A. Knapp and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, both of whom lived here while teaching at Iowa State.

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Name: Knapp-Wilson House
City: Ames
County: Story County
State: Iowa
Listed on the National Register: October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number: 66000339
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 42.02998, -93.64244

When was Knapp-Wilson House listed on the National Register?

Knapp-Wilson House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Knapp-Wilson House located?

Knapp-Wilson House is located in Ames, Story County, Iowa at approximately 42.02998, -93.64244. See the map above.

Is Knapp-Wilson House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Knapp-Wilson House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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