Burchfield Homestead

Burchfield Homestead is a Colonial Revival house built in 1898 that now operates as a museum. It houses original artworks, personal possessions, and historical objects that document the life and artistic practice of its former resident.

The house was home to Charles Burchfield, a watercolor painter who focused his work on nature and landscape. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 in recognition of its significance to his artistic career.

The house reveals how an artist drew inspiration directly from his daily surroundings and neighborhood. Visitors can see how the local landscape shaped the subjects and mood of his paintings.

The museum is located in the house itself at 867 E. Fourth Street and is explored through guided tours. Visitors should expect an intimate experience walking through the private rooms of a residential home rather than a large exhibition building.

The neighborhood surrounding the house has remained largely unchanged since Burchfield's time and preserves the same visual elements that inspired his paintings. This unaltered setting allows visitors to experience similar views and moods that influenced the artist.