National Register of Historic Places

Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House

Peterson, Clay County, Iowa
Listed
September 1, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93000897

About this property

The Philip and Anna Parrish Kirchner Log House is a historic building located north of Peterson, Iowa, United States. The Kirchners moved from the Albany, New York area to southwest Clay County in 1867, and built this log house the same year. It is located on part of the property that his older brother A.J. "Gust" Kirchner claimed in 1856. They were among the first Caucasian settlers in the county. A summer kitchen was later added to the west side of the house and a blacksmith shop onto the north side. The Kirchners lived here until they built a two-story frame house nearby in 1882. Philip's sister, Charlotte Kirchner Butler, bought the property after his death and restored the log house to its original condition around 1910, which meant the removal of the summer kitchen and the blacksmith shop. The property remained in the family until at least the 1990s, and housed a display of family artifacts. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.

Location

4969 120th Ave.
Peterson, Clay County, Iowa
42.92842, -95.34683

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
National Register nomination ›
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House

This page lists Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Wanata State Park Picnic Shelter
Industrial
1.3 mi
Brooke Creek Bridge
Industrial
7.1 mi
Sioux Theatre
Industrial
10.2 mi
Mill Creek Bridge
Industrial
14 mi
Seaman, Roy C. and Lena (Johnson), House
Industrial
15.7 mi

Questions about this property

When was Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House listed on the National Register?

Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 1, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House?

Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House?

The period of significance for Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House is recorded as the industrial era.

Can I research the history near Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Clay County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Clay County.

Explore ClayCounty ›

More historic places in Iowa

Browse all historic places in Iowa.

View Iowahistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

Iowa history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

Iowahistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near Kirchner, Philip and Anna Parrish, Log House will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report