The Farm House

The Farm House, also known as the Knapp–Wilson House, is the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University in . Now a museum open to the general public, this house was originally built in 1860 as part of the model farm aspect of Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm.
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  • Museum
  • …lies at an elevation of 945 feet (288 metres)
  • …is also known as “Farm House Museum”
  • …stands 98 feet (30 metres) tall
  • …has 3 floors
  • Description: historic house in Iowa, United States
  • Address: 601 Farm House Lane, Ames, IA 50011

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Carrie Chapman Catt Hall and Campanile.
University building
is an administrative building… is situated 530 feet northwest of The Farm House.
University building
The Iowa State University is located on the… is situated 850 feet southwest of The Farm House.
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University building
, on the campus of Iowa State University… is situated 1,100 feet west of The Farm House.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Iowa State Center and Ames.
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Neighborhood
The is located just southeast…
is a pleasant college town in …
Hamlet
is a community within the corporate limits… is situated 2 miles west of The Farm House.
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Latitude
42.02717° or 42° 1′ 38″ north
Longitude
-93.64396° or 93° 38′ 38″ west
Open location code
86J829G4+VC
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