Richardville House

Richardville House is a single-family home from the early 19th century in Indiana that combines Greek Revival and Federal style elements. The building displays symmetrical forms and classical proportions typical of more affluent residential architecture from that period.

The house was built in 1827 using funding from the Treaty of Mississinewas and served as home to Miami leader Jean Baptiste de Richardville. After his death in 1841, the property remained significant as evidence of diplomatic relations between the tribe and the federal government.

The house shows how Miami Nation leaders expressed their wealth and authority through European-style architecture. The rooms reflect the connection between traditional leadership roles and the lifestyle that prosperous families of that era maintained.

The Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society offers tours that provide insight into the architecture and the residents who lived there. It is helpful to check ahead about available tours to make the most of a visit.

The house was one of few buildings constructed with federal funds derived from treaties with Native American Nations. This type of federal funding was quite rare at the time and makes the property a distinctive example of diplomatic agreements.