Merit–Tandy Farmstead

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Merit–Tandy Farmstead, also known as the Tandy-Tillotson House, is a historic home and farm located in Posey Township, Switzerland County, Indiana. The house is situated on a hill overlooking the Ohio River. It was built about 1845, and is a one-story, five-bay, Federal style square brick dwelling. Also on the property are the contributing ice house (c. 1845), a large wooden barn, and well house.[2]: 2–3 

Merit–Tandy Farmstead
Merit–Tandy Farmstead, HABS photo, 1982
Merit–Tandy Farmstead is located in Indiana
Merit–Tandy Farmstead
Merit–Tandy Farmstead is located in the United States
Merit–Tandy Farmstead
LocationNortheast of Patriot on State Road 156, Posey Township, Switzerland County, Indiana
Coordinates38°52′05″N 84°47′35″W / 38.86806°N 84.79306°W / 38.86806; -84.79306
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
Builtc. 1845 (1845)
Architectural styleFederal, Influence
NRHP reference No.77000021[1]
Added to NRHPApril 29, 1977

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved 2016-07-01. Note: This includes Ann Farnsley (June 1976). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Merit–Tandy Farmstead" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-07-01. and Accompanying photographs