About this property
The Col. John Q. and Rowena (Camp) Wilds House , also known as the James and Ruth (King) Smith House , is a historic building located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States. It is significant with the settlement of the city that was influenced by the establishment of the Military Road, for being constructed of locally made brick and locally quarried limestone, and its vernacular architectural techniques. A native of Fulton County, Pennsylvania, John Wilds settled in Mount Vernon in 1853, opened a general store, and invested in real estate. He married Rowena Camp and they had two daughters.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100005490. It was listed on August 27, 2020.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Wilds, Col. John Q. and Rowena (Camp), House listed on the National Register?
Wilds, Col. John Q. and Rowena (Camp), House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 27, 2020.
What type of historic resource is Wilds, Col. John Q. and Rowena (Camp), House?
Wilds, Col. John Q. and Rowena (Camp), House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wilds, Col. John Q. and Rowena (Camp), House?
The period of significance for Wilds, Col. John Q. and Rowena (Camp), House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1857.
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