Young, Alexander, Cabin – Washington, IA
N 41° 17.817 W 091° 42.134
15T E 608654 N 4572534
Alexander Young built his log cabin in 1840, and he and his family lived there for nearly 4 decades.
Waymark Code: WMRN5M
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 07/11/2016
Views: 4
Alexander Young built his log cabin in 1840, and he and his family lived there for nearly 4 decades. The hospitable family entertained overnight guests, hosted worship services, and for a short time the cabin served as a post office and school. In 1912 the cabin was donated to the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the home was moved to its present location in Sunset Park. The cabin, an example of life in the late 1800’s, is open by appointment.
Street address:
Sunset Park
Washington, IA USA
County / Borough / Parish: Washington
Year listed: 1973
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering, Social History
Periods of significance: 1825-1849
Historic function: Single Dwelling
Current function: Museum
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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