Samuel S. Jones Cobblestone House facts for kids
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Jones, Samuel S., Cobblestone House
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Samuel S. Jones Cobblestone House
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| Location | Clinton, Wisconsin |
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| Area | 0.6 acres (0.24 ha) |
| Built | 1847 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| MPS | Cobblestone Buildings of Rock County TR (AD) |
| NRHP reference No. | 78000133 |
| Added to NRHP | February 23, 1978 |
The Samuel S. Jones Cobblestone House is a big farmhouse in Clinton, Wisconsin. It was built in the late 1840s. The house is special because it's made of cobblestones and has a Greek Revival style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it's an important historical building.
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About the Cobblestone House
This house is known for its unique look. It's built with many small, rounded stones called cobblestones. These stones are carefully placed in rows. The front of the house has stones that match in size and color. The sides and back use stones that are more varied.
What is Greek Revival Style?
The house shows the Greek Revival style, which was popular in the 1840s. This style was inspired by ancient Greek temples. Key features you can see on the house include a low-sloping roof and a flat board under the roof called a frieze board. The corners of the house have special limestone blocks called quoins.
Who Built the House?
The land for the house was first owned by Jerome Yates in 1840. Then, Wesley Cary bought it in 1841. It's not completely clear if Cary built the cobblestone house or if Samuel S. Jones built it in 1849. Samuel S. Jones was from New York. He bought the farm after he married Margaret Richardson.
People Who Lived Here
Samuel S. Jones and his family lived in this house for many years. His youngest son, also named Samuel S. Jones, later took over the farm. This younger Samuel S. Jones became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Wisconsin.
After him, his daughter Rachel and her husband Clayton Storey lived and farmed there. The family sold the farm in the 1920s.
A Special Building
In 1977, the Samuel S. Jones Cobblestone House was the largest of only thirteen cobblestone houses left in Rock County. This makes it a very special and important part of the area's history.
