Alexander Young Cabin

Alexander Young Cabin
Location W. Madison St. between G and H Aves.
Washington, Iowa
Coordinates 41°17′49.33″N 91°42′8.07″W / 41.2970361°N 91.7022417°W / 41.2970361; -91.7022417Coordinates: 41°17′49.33″N 91°42′8.07″W / 41.2970361°N 91.7022417°W / 41.2970361; -91.7022417
Area less than one acre
Built 1840
Built by Alexander Young
NRHP Reference # 73000742[1]
Added to NRHP August 14, 1973

The Alexander Young Cabin is a historic log cabin located in Washington, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1] Alexander Young built this cabin for his home in 1840, and it served as the family home for 36 years. It is the only cabin that has been preserved in Washington County[2] Besides a residence, the Young's opened their home to hospitality, overnight travelers, church services, the post office, and as a school for at least one term. The two remaining family members donated the cabin to the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1912 as a memorial to all pioneers. It was moved from its original location to Sunset Park in Washington.

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Mrs. Stephen Viggers. "Alexander Young Cabin" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-12-27.


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