National Register of Historic Places

Ford, W. T., House

Earlham, Madison County, Iowa
Listed
September 28, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001654

About this property

The W.T. Ford House is a historic residence located south of Earlham, Iowa, United States. This early example of a vernacular limestone farmhouse was built in three parts. The first section of the house is attributed to George Francis, who was one of the first settlers in the township. This 1+1⁄2-story section is composed of rubble limestone. The first addition was built onto the south side of the original house. It is also 1+1⁄2 stories and it is composed of locally quarried finished cut and ashlar limestone. Most of the main facade of this addition has a full-sized enclosed stucco porch. W.T. Ford bought the property in 1868 from Francis and had the second addition built to the west of the first addition. It is 2+1⁄2 stories and is composed of ashlar and rubble stone that was quarried at Eureka Quarry in Madison Township. The quarry's owner, J.G Parkins, is credited with building this addition. He may have built the first addition as well. All three sections of the house are capped with gable roofs, and the two additions feature bracketed eaves. Ford was a major player in the area owning 2,000 acres (810 ha), and with his partners, farmed 5,000 acres (2,000 ha). The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.

Location

Earlham, Madison County, Iowa
41.45348, -94.13510

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Sources

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When was Ford, W. T., House listed on the National Register?

Ford, W. T., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Ford, W. T., House?

Ford, W. T., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Ford, W. T., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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