Wallace W. Waterman Sod House
Wallace W. Waterman Sod House, Historical sod house in Big Springs, Nebraska, United States
The Wallace W. Waterman Sod House features thick walls made from grass and soil blocks, with deeply set windows and concrete exterior covering.
Built in 1886 by Wallace and Libby Waterman who moved from Pennsylvania, this three-room house underwent significant modifications in 1925 with added bedrooms.
The structure represents early homesteading practices in the Great Plains, where settlers constructed dwellings using locally available natural materials due to timber scarcity.
Located nine miles north of Big Springs on Day Road, the house maintains its original structure and includes a kitchen with a hand pump and modern stove.
This residence remained inhabited by the Waterman family until 1989, making it one of only four continuously occupied sod houses in Nebraska's High Plains.
Location: Nebraska
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.18944,-102.07361
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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