Wells-Stubbs House, Fairfield

Name: Wells-Stubbs House
Address: Fairfield, United States

#18 among attractions in Fairfield

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The Wells-Stubbs House is a historic residence located in Fairfield, Iowa, United States. This house was built for George and Priscilla Wells in 1874. Its notoriety is derived from the residency of Daniel P. Stubbs, who lived here from 1877 to 1905. Stubbs was a leader in the Greenback Party in Iowa, and he served as their candidate for state and national offices. Early in his law career he was a partner with future congressman and Senator from Iowa, James F. Wilson. Stubbs was a successful defense attorney, as well as an attorney for the railroads. While still a Republican, he was elected mayor of Fairfield and to the Iowa Senate. He did not hold office as a Greenbacker. ()

Built: 1874 (150 years ago)Coordinates: 41°0'22"N, 91°57'20"W

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Wells-Stubbs 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 miNW
Tower, Romanesque architecture
Jefferson County Courthouse, Fairfield
12 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.
0.5 miW
Library, Romanesque architecture
Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield
12 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.
~1250 ftW
Church
First Church of Christ, Fairfield
7 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.
0.5 miW
Vernacular architecture
George A. Wells House, Fairfield
12 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.
1.1 miNW
Universities and schools
Maharishi International University, Fairfield
28 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 Wells-Stubbs House?

Nearby attractions include First Church of Christ, Fairfield (7 min walk), Jefferson County Courthouse, Fairfield (12 min walk), George A. Wells House, Fairfield (12 min walk), Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield (12 min walk).

Wells-Stubbs House, Fairfield

Facts and practical information

Wells-Stubbs 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 Wells-Stubbs House?