Pioneer Sod House, Historic sod house in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
The Pioneer Sod House features 30-inch thick walls constructed from native prairie grass and sod, reinforced with hog wire and protected by stucco exterior.
James H. Baugh constructed this sod house in 1886 after acquiring the land through a grant, following a period of squatting until formal processes were established.
The interior of the house maintains its late 19th-century appearance, illustrating the living conditions and resourcefulness of early Colorado settlers.
The house, now part of the Wheat Ridge Museum, received an official marker from the Daughters of the American Revolution and provides educational tours.
This sod house stands as a rare example of prairie construction in the Denver area, where lumber was readily available for building purposes.
Location: Colorado
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.78083,-105.12500
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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