American Gothic House
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Home with Gothic windows featured in a famous painting in Eldon, Iowa.

šŸ“œ Historic house, backdrop of Grant Wood's famous painting.
šŸ” Features distinctive Carpenter Gothic design.

Why Go

šŸ“ø Take your own American Gothic photo in front of the 1930s exterior.
šŸ–¼ļø Learn about Grant Wood's life and the house history at the visitor center.
šŸ›ļø Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Why Avoid

ā™æ House interior not easily accessible for mobility issues (steep stairs, no handrail).
āš ļø House interior open only on select dates or for pre-arranged group tours.

Cost

šŸ’° Visitor Center: Adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 and Wapello County residents free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Visitor Center: Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm. Closed Mon-Tue. House exterior: Dawn to dusk.

šŸš» Toilets

Available for museum patrons.

Last updated 9 days ago

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