Jeremiah Curtin House, 1846 stone house in Greendale, Wisconsin, United States
The Jeremiah Curtin House features limestone walls measuring 18 inches thick and encompasses a floor plan of 24.5 feet by 19 feet over two stories.
David Curtin, an Irish immigrant, constructed this stone residence in 1846, making it the first of its kind in Old Town Greenfield and the oldest structure in the area.
The house served as the childhood home of Jeremiah Curtin, who later became an accomplished linguist and translator, specializing in Native American languages and literature.
The Milwaukee County Historical Society maintains the property and offers guided tours through advance reservations by calling their office at (414) 273-8288.
Despite common misconceptions, Jeremiah Curtin was not born in this house but in Detroit, though the building remains central to his family's immigration story.
Location: Wisconsin
Inception: 1846
GPS coordinates: 42.94444,-88.02194
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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