Josiah B. and Sara Moore House
Josiah B. and Sara Moore House, Historical residence in Villisca, United States.
The Josiah B. and Sara Moore House features Queen Anne architectural style with ornate details and stands prominently at 508 East Second Street.
In June 1912, eight people, including the Moore family and two guests, were murdered in this house, making it one of Iowa's unsolved criminal cases.
The residence serves as a memorial site, demonstrating how a single event transformed the perception of safety in early twentieth-century rural American communities.
Visitors can schedule guided tours of the house, with advance reservations required through the official website or local tourism office.
The restoration in 1994 returned the interior to its exact 1912 appearance, including period-specific furniture and household items from the early 1900s.
Location: Villisca
Architectural style: Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
GPS coordinates: 40.93060,-94.97140
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
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