Plum Grove Historic House
Plum Grove Historic House, Greek Revival house at Carroll Street, Iowa City, United States.
The two-story red brick residence contains seven primary rooms, with four located downstairs and three upstairs, plus an attached kitchen section.
Robert Lucas, appointed as Iowa Territory's first governor by President Martin Van Buren in 1838, resided in this house from 1844 until 1853.
The State Historical Society of Iowa maintains the residence with period furniture from the 1840s, representing domestic life during territorial Iowa.
Visitors can tour the house between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
The house lacks closets because during the 1840s, tax assessors counted closets as additional rooms, increasing property taxes for homeowners.
Location: Iowa
Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.64778,-91.52444
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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