Young, Alexander, Cabin
National Register of Historic Places

Young, Alexander, Cabin

Washington, Washington County, Iowa
Listed
August 13, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
73000742

About this property

The Alexander Young Cabin is a historic building located in Washington, Iowa, United States. Alexander Young built this log cabin for his home in 1840, and it served as the family home for 36 years. It is the only cabin that has been preserved in Washington County. Besides a residence, the Young's opened their home to hospitality, overnight travelers, church services, the post office, and as a school for at least one term. The two remaining family members donated the cabin to the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1912 as a memorial to all pioneers. It was moved from its original location to Sunset Park in Washington. It was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. In 2018 it was included as a contributing property in the West Side Residential Historic District.

Location

Washington, Washington County, Iowa
41.29712, -91.70200

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When was Young, Alexander, Cabin listed on the National Register?

Young, Alexander, Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Young, Alexander, Cabin?

Young, Alexander, Cabin is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Young, Alexander, Cabin?

The period of significance for Young, Alexander, Cabin is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1840.

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