Veraestau, Greek Revival house in Aurora, Indiana, US.
The two-story brick residence stands on a high bluff overlooking the Ohio River, featuring both Greek Revival architecture and later additions from different periods.
Judge Jesse Holman constructed the initial structure in 1810, which later underwent reconstruction in 1838 after a fire destroyed the original log section.
The estate produced notable figures including Edith Hamilton, who wrote extensively about Greek mythology, and Alice Hamilton, the first female Harvard Medical School professor.
Indiana Landmarks operates the property as their Southeast field office, offering guided tours and hosting events such as weddings in the house and gardens.
The name Veraestau combines Latin words for spring, summer, and fall, deliberately excluding winter from the property's eternal seasonal cycle.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 39.04250,-84.89556
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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