Veraestau, Historic house in Center Township, Dearborn County, Indiana, US

Veraestau is a two-story brick house sitting on a high bluff overlooking the Ohio River, built in the Greek Revival style. The structure shows multiple construction phases from different eras that have shaped its current form.

Judge Jesse Holman built the original log structure in 1810, but a fire destroyed it completely before the house could establish itself. The brick building that stands today was reconstructed in 1838 following this destruction.

Veraestau was the birthplace of Congressman William S. Holman (1822–1897), son of builder Jesse Lynch Holman, and the home of his son-in-law Allen Hamilton (1798–1864), who built the 1838 house. The property also holds a family cemetery and an Indian mound, both listed among its contributing features.

Indiana Landmarks operates the property as their Southeast field office, and visitors can see the house and grounds through scheduled tours. The location sits on a steep riverside bluff, so comfortable walking shoes are advisable for exploring the site.

The property includes an Indian mound, a family cemetery, and the remains of a kiln, all listed as contributing resources. The 1937 stable and carriage house stand near a two-story addition from 1913 and a three-room brick addition from 1937. The house incorporates an earlier brick extension to the original 1810 log cabin that burned in 1838.