National Register of Historic Places

Turner, Francis A. and Rose M., House

Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Listed
January 31, 1997
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96001583

About this property

The Francis A. and Rose M. Turner House is a historic building located in Avoca, Iowa, near U.S. Highway 59. Francis A. Turner was born in Des Moines County, Iowa, and the family moved to Pottawattamie County the following year where they farmed. After spending a period of time teaching, he studied law and settled in Avoca after passing the bar. Rose M. Woodward was a local school teacher. Their son, Joe, was mayor of Avoca from 1934-1950. Their grandson Richard, also an attorney, entered politics and became Attorney General of Iowa and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. This two-story frame Neoclassical house was built in 1905, probably by local builder Fred Thiessen. After Francis' death in 1935, the house passed to their son Joe and his wife Elizabeth. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

Location

1004 Cherry St.
Avoca, Pottawattamie County, Iowa
41.50176, -95.33537

Categories

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Sources

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When was Turner, Francis A. and Rose M., House listed on the National Register?

Turner, Francis A. and Rose M., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 31, 1997.

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Turner, Francis A. and Rose M., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Turner, Francis A. and Rose M., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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