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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  • Type: Museum
  • Description: historic house in Iowa, United States
  • Also known as: “Farm House Museum”
  • Address: 601 Farm House Lane, Ames, IA 50011

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Carrie Chapman Catt Hall and Campanile.

University building
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is an administrative building… is situated 530 feet northwest of The Farm House.

University building
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The Iowa State University is located on the… is situated 850 feet southwest of The Farm House.

University building
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, 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.

Neighborhood
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The is located just southeast…

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is a pleasant college town in …

Hamlet
is a community within the corporate limits… is situated 2 miles west of The Farm House.

The Farm House

Latitude
42.02717° or 42° 1′ 38″ north
Longitude
-93.64396° or 93° 38′ 38″ west
Elevation
945 feet (288 metres)
Levels
3
Height
98 feet (30 metres)
Open location code
86J829G4+VC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 158023219
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­museum
Geo­Names ID
4856311
Wiki­data ID
Q7733447
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Places to explore: Richardson Court and Union Drive.

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