The Farm House, Ames

Name: The Farm House
Address: Ames, United States

#13 among attractions in Ames

Museum, History museum

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The Farm House, also known as the Knapp–Wilson House, is the oldest building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Now a museum open to the general public, this house was built 1861-65 as part of the model farm that eventually became Iowa State. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964 for its association with agriculturist and teacher Seaman A. Knapp and with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, both of whom lived here while teaching at Iowa State. ()

Built: 1861 (163 years ago)Coordinates: 42°1'48"N, 93°38'32"W

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Iowa State UniversityAmes United States

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Day trips

The Farm House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iowa State Center, Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Bell Tower, Coldwater Golf Links.

0.7 miSE
Ballet, Theater, Concerts and shows
Iowa State Center, Ames
18 min walk • The Iowa State Center is located just southeast of Iowa State University's central campus in Ames, Iowa. It is a complex of cultural and athletic venues.
0.7 miNW
Outdoor activities, Golf
Veenker Memorial Golf Course, Ames
19 min walk • Veenker Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course which is owned and operated by Iowa State University. The golf course was completed in 1938 and it has hosted the Iowa Master's golf tournament since then. In 1959 the course was renamed for George F.
~1940 ftSW
Tower
Bell Tower, Ames
10 min walk • The Iowa State University Campanile is located on Iowa State's central campus, and is home to the Stanton Memorial Carillon. The campanile is widely seen as one of the major symbols of Iowa State University.
1.6 miSE
42°0'46"N • 93°37'17"W
Coldwater Golf Links, Ames
41 min walk • Golf
~1170 ftS
Monuments and statues
Food Sciences Building, Ames
6 min walk • The Food Sciences Building, formerly known as Dairy Industry Building, is a historic building on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, United States. The two-story, Bedford stone structure was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Proudfoot, Rawson & Souers. J. and W. A. Elliott Construction completed it in 1928.
0.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
10 min walk • The Iowa State University campus contains over 160 buildings, several of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
0.7 miNE
42°2'8"N • 93°37'52"W
Furman Aquatic Center, Ames
18 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
0.6 miS
42°1'18"N • 93°38'17"W
Fisher Theater, Ames
16 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.7 miS
Tudor Revival architecture
Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon, Ames
17 min walk • Iowa Beta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is a historic building in Ames, Iowa, United States. It is a large four-story brick structure that was built in 1931 for the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at Iowa State College.
0.6 miSW
Art gallery, Universities and schools
Iowa State University, Ames
15 min walk • Iowa State University of Science and Technology is a public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa. It is the largest university in the state of Iowa and the third largest university in the Big 12 athletic conference.
1.2 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
30 min walk • Jack Trice Stadium is a stadium located in Ames, Iowa, United States. Primarily used for college football, it is the home field of the Iowa State Cyclones.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Farm House?

Nearby attractions include Food Sciences Building, Ames (6 min walk), Catt Hall, Ames (6 min walk), Morrill Hall, Ames (9 min walk), Bell Tower, Ames (10 min walk).

How to get to The Farm House by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Farm House:

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University Boulevard at Meats Laboratory • Lines: 21, 25, 6 (3 min walk)
Bessey Hall • Lines: 2, 21, 25, 3, 6 (4 min walk)