National Register of Historic Places

Richardson-Jakway House

Aurora, Buchanan County, Iowa
Listed
June 26, 1985
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85001382

About this property

The Richardson-Jakway House is a historic residence located south of Aurora, Iowa, United States. Maine native Abiathar Richardson settled in Buchanan County in 1849 and built this house in 1851. It is a 1½-story heavy timber framed vernacular house. In 1857 he then laid out the town of Buffalo Grove on his property. It was later called Buchanan and then Mudville. Richardson was the first postmaster, and it is thought his house served as the first post office and possibly as a hotel. The town started to decline rapidly when the railroad went to the north in 1886 and Aurora was established. It became part of a farmstead after the town disappeared. The house stayed in the Richardson family until 1895 when Charles Jakway bought it. The Jakway family retained it until 1967. The Buchanan County Conservation Commission acquired it in 1969, and it is now a part of Jakway Forest County Park. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

Aurora, Buchanan County, Iowa
42.58448, -91.72400

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Sources

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When was Richardson-Jakway House listed on the National Register?

Richardson-Jakway House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 26, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Richardson-Jakway House?

Richardson-Jakway House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Richardson-Jakway House?

The period of significance for Richardson-Jakway House is recorded as the industrial era.

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