William and Mary Jane Louden House, Fairfield

Name: William and Mary Jane Louden House
Address: Fairfield, United States

#13 among attractions in Fairfield

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The William and Mary Jane Louden House is a historic residence located in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. It historical significance is derived from its association with William Louden, a co-founder of Louden Machinery Company with his brother R.B. Previously, he secured his first two patents by 1867: one was for hay-stacking, and another was for hay-carrying. He would go on to obtain over 100 more patents. Being the inventive genius of the firm, William brought it to a national reputation in barn construction and farm equipment. The house is a 2½-story, frame, single family dwelling. It was built for the Louden's by C.E. Ward from 1896 to 1897 in the Queen Anne style. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. ()

Built: 1896 (129 years ago)Architectural style: Queen Anne style architectureCoordinates: 41°0'21"N, 91°58'10"W

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William and Mary Jane Louden House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jefferson County Courthouse, Fairfield Public Library, First Church of Christ, George A. Wells House.

0.4 miNE
Tower, Romanesque architecture
Jefferson County Courthouse, Fairfield
11 min walk • The Jefferson County Courthouse located in Fairfield, Iowa, United States was built from 1890 to 1893. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. The courthouse is the third building the county has used for court functions and county administration.
~1490 ftE
Library, Romanesque architecture
Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield
8 min walk • Fairfield Public Library is located in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. A library association was founded by a group of local men in 1853, and funded by dues from its members. It was housed in several different buildings for the first 40 years. U.S. Senator James F.
0.5 miE
Church
First Church of Christ, Fairfield
13 min walk • The former First Church of Christ, Scientist is located at 300 East Burlington Avenue in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. It is an historic structure that on October 30, 1997 was determined to be eligible for addition to the National Register of Historic Places, but was not added.
~1660 ftSE
Vernacular architecture
George A. Wells House, Fairfield
9 min walk • The George A. Wells House, also known as the Wells-Booker-Taylor House, is a historic residence located in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. Wells was a drugest and later a banker who settled in Fairfield in 1856. Because of financial difficulties he built the house over a period of four years, completing it in 1883.
0.8 miN
Universities and schools
Maharishi International University, Fairfield
22 min walk • Maharishi International University, formerly Maharishi University of Management, is a private university in Fairfield, Iowa. It was founded in 1973 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and features a "consciousness-based education" system that includes the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique.

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Which popular attractions are close to William and Mary Jane Louden House?

Nearby attractions include Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield (8 min walk), George A. Wells House, Fairfield (9 min walk), Jefferson County Courthouse, Fairfield (11 min walk), First Church of Christ, Fairfield (13 min walk).

William and Mary Jane Louden House, Fairfield

Facts and practical information

William and Mary Jane Louden House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Jefferson County Courthouse, Fairfield

Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield

First Church of Christ, Fairfield

George A. Wells House, Fairfield

Maharishi International University, Fairfield

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to William and Mary Jane Louden House?