National Register of Historic Places

Stringtown House

Centerville, Davis County, Iowa
Listed
April 15, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000780

About this property

Stringtown House is located east of Bloomfield in rural Davis County, United States. Stringtown was the first town established in the county. It was originally named Harpersvilie, then it was changed to Dover, before it became Stringtown. At one time the town had a mill, store, and hotel and other houses, but none of them are extant. Byron Wilson built this house in 1832. It is believed to be the oldest house still standing in the county, and the only one in its original condition. It is a 1½-story frame Saltbox structure was used as a stagecoach stop. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Location

Centerville, Davis County, Iowa
40.75934, -92.40309

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Sources

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When was Stringtown House listed on the National Register?

Stringtown House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Stringtown House?

Stringtown House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Stringtown House?

The period of significance for Stringtown House is recorded as the industrial era.

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