Minor Sod House, Historic sod building in McDonald, United States.
The Minor Sod House features walls constructed from thick sod bricks, measuring 48 by 19 feet with a galvanized metal roof covering the structure.
Built in 1907 during the settlement period, this structure operated as a post office between 1910 and 1920 with Tom Minor serving as the first postmaster.
The building stands as a testament to Great Plains settlement architecture, demonstrating how early Kansas residents adapted to limited building materials in their environment.
Located at coordinates 39.601389, -101.393611 in Rawlins County, the house maintains its original features while functioning as a hotel with modern facilities.
The structure includes a 16-by-10-foot wooden frame lean-to section and exterior walls finished with cement and stucco, distinguishing it from typical sod constructions.
Location: Rawlins County
Inception: 1907
Floors above the ground: 1
Made from material: sod
Address: 2870 County Road 2
GPS coordinates: 39.60139,-101.39361
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:33
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