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Fairfield
Fairfield's register runs heavily to houses, 15 listings of that kind. The 1890s account for more of that work than any other decade. 3 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.
The earliest listing here is New Sweden Chapel, added Mar 25, 1977.
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Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.
28
Listings
3
Historic districts
1977
First listing
Oldest on the register
| First listed | New Sweden Chapel · Mar 25, 1977 |
| Oldest construction date | McElhinny House · built 1850 |
Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 12 of the 28 listings here. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.
Historic districts
Styles that appear most
Italianate 5Queen Anne style 3Colonial Revival 2Greek Revival 2Prairie School 2Romanesque Revival 2
Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 17 of the 28 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed November 02, 2026.
Every listing
Architecture of Henry K. Holsman Historic Campus District▾FairfieldHistoric district1983
- Address
- Bounded by Merrill St., IA 1, and Carter Memorial Dr., Fairfield
- Listed
- Oct 31, 1983
- Listed for
- Education, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Maharishi International University
- Reference
- 83003605
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
W. C. Ball House▾FairfieldBuilding1985
- Address
- R.R. #2, Fairfield
- Listed
- Apr 4, 1985
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- George W. Ball House; William M. DuBois House
- Reference
- 85000691
- Built
- 1876
- Style
- Victorian architecture
- Contributing
- 2 buildings
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
James A. Beck House▾FairfieldBuilding1978
- Address
- 401 E. Burlington Ave., Fairfield
- Listed
- Mar 29, 1978
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Sloca House
- Reference
- 78001225
- Built
- 1896
- Style
- Queen Anne style
- Contributing
- 2 buildings
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Burnett-Montgomery House▾FairfieldBuilding1983
- Address
- 605 N. 3rd St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Jan 27, 1983
- Listed for
- Industry, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 83000372
- Built
- 1888
- Style
- Italianate architecture
- Contributing
- 2 buildings
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
James F. Clarke House▾FairfieldBuilding1980
- Address
- 500 S. Main St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Feb 8, 1980
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- State
- Reference
- 80001453
- Built
- 1916
- Style
- Prairie School architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Evergreen Ridge Stock Farm Historic District▾FairfieldHistoric district2007
- Address
- 2224 IA S, Fairfield
- Listed
- Jun 21, 2007
- Listed for
- Agriculture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Maasdam Farm; Massdam and Wheeler; Glen and June Gorman Farm
- Reference
- 07000559
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Fairfield Public Library▾FairfieldBuilding1983
- Address
- Court & Washington, Fairfield
- Listed
- May 23, 1983
- Listed for
- Architecture, Social history
- Significance
- State
- Reference
- 83000373
- Built
- 1892
- Style
- Romanesque Revival architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Former US Post Office Building▾FairfieldBuilding1991
- Address
- 110 S. Court St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Jan 24, 1991
- Listed for
- Politics and government
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 90002128
- Style
- Italianate architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
O.F. and Lulu E. Fryer House▾FairfieldBuilding1999
- Address
- 902 S. Main St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Feb 5, 1999
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 99000131
- Built
- 1920
- Style
- Prairie School architecture
- Contributing
- 2 buildings
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Gobble and Heer–Spurgeons Building▾FairfieldBuilding2015
- Address
- 51 E. Broadway, Fairfield
- Listed
- Oct 13, 2015
- Listed for
- Commerce, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 15000727
- Style
- Queen Anne style architecture in the United States
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Henn Mansion▾FairfieldBuilding1983
- Address
- Maharishi International University Campus, Fairfield
- Listed
- Jan 11, 1983
- Listed for
- Education, Politics and government, Architecture
- Significance
- National
- Also known as
- Ewing Hall
- Reference
- 83000374
- Style
- Greek Revival architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Iowa Malleable Iron Company▾FairfieldBuilding1999
- Address
- 600-608 N. Ninth St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Feb 22, 1999
- Listed for
- Industry
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Iowa Malleable; Malleable
- Reference
- 99000122
- Built
- 1924
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Jefferson County Courthouse▾FairfieldBuilding1981
- Address
- Court St. between Briggs & Hempstead Aves., Fairfield
- Listed
- Jul 2, 1981
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 81000250
- Style
- Romanesque Revival architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Louden Machinery Company▾FairfieldBuilding1999
- Address
- 607 W. Broadway Ave., Fairfield
- Listed
- Feb 22, 1999
- Listed for
- Agriculture, Industry
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Louden; The Plant
- Reference
- 99000128
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗
Louden Monorail System in the Auto Repair Shop▾FairfieldBuilding1999
- Address
- 117 E. Broadway Ave., Fairfield
- Listed
- Feb 22, 1999
- Listed for
- Industry
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- McGuire Motor Company; Crandall's Electric Service
- Reference
- 99000129
- Contributing
- 1 structure
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Louden Whirl-Around▾FairfieldObject1999
- Address
- 905 E. Harrison Ave., Fairfield
- Listed
- Feb 22, 1999
- Listed for
- Industry, Invention
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 99000123
- Contributing
- 1 object
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
R. B. and Lizzie L. Louden House▾FairfieldBuilding1999
- Address
- 107 W. Washington Ave., Fairfield
- Listed
- Feb 22, 1999
- Listed for
- Industry
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 99000125
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
R. Bruce and May W. Louden House▾FairfieldBuilding2003
- Address
- 501 W. Adams Ave., Fairfield
- Listed
- Sep 12, 2003
- Listed for
- Industry
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 99000124
- Style
- Colonial Revival architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Louden, R.R., and Antoinette, House▾FairfieldBuilding1999
- Address
- 905 E. Adams Ave., Fairfield
- Listed
- Feb 22, 1999
- Listed for
- Industry
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Thomas A. and Dorothy C. Louden House
- Reference
- 99000130
- Built
- 1925
- Style
- Colonial Revival architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
William Louden and Mary Jane House▾FairfieldBuilding1999
- Address
- 501 W. Washington Ave., Fairfield
- Listed
- Feb 22, 1999
- Listed for
- Industry
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 99000118
- Built
- 1896
- Style
- Queen Anne style
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
August and Vera Luedtke Barn▾FairfieldBuilding1999
- Address
- 1938 185th St., Fairfield vicinity
- Listed
- Feb 22, 1999
- Listed for
- Agriculture, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 99000121
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
McElhinny House▾FairfieldBuilding1977
- Address
- 300 N. Court St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Dec 19, 1977
- Listed for
- Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 77000524
- Built
- 1850
- Style
- Greek Revival architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
New Sweden Chapel▾FairfieldBuilding1977
- Address
- E of Fairfield off U.S. 34, Fairfield vicinity
- Listed
- Mar 25, 1977
- Listed for
- Religion
- Significance
- Local
- Reference
- 77000525
- Contributing
- 1 building, 1 site
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Settlers' Association Park and Rhodham Bonnifield House▾FairfieldHistoric district1986
- Address
- B St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Aug 14, 1986
- Listed for
- Social history
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Old Settlers' Park and Bonnifield Cabin
- Reference
- 86001601
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Directions ↗
Wells–Stubbs House▾FairfieldBuilding1985
- Address
- 508 E. Burlington Ave., Fairfield
- Listed
- Oct 10, 1985
- Listed for
- Politics and government, Architecture
- Significance
- State
- Also known as
- Bradley House; Murray--Monger Funeral Home
- Reference
- 85003000
- Built
- 1874
- Style
- Italianate architecture
- Contributing
- 3 buildings
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
George A. Wells House▾FairfieldBuilding1983
- Address
- 304 S. Main St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Jan 27, 1983
- Listed for
- Commerce, Architecture
- Significance
- Local
- Also known as
- Wells-Booker-Taylor House
- Reference
- 83000375
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Wilson Building▾FairfieldBuilding1991
- Address
- 106--108 S. Court St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Jan 24, 1991
- Listed for
- Commerce, Politics and government
- Significance
- State
- Also known as
- Wilson Block
- Reference
- 90002129
- Style
- Italianate architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
US Senator James F. Wilson House▾FairfieldBuilding1991
- Address
- 805 S. Main St., Fairfield
- Listed
- Jan 24, 1991
- Listed for
- Politics and government
- Significance
- National
- Also known as
- Hamilton House; Fulton House
- Reference
- 90002130
- Built
- 1854
- Style
- Italianate architecture
- Contributing
- 1 building
- Links
- The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
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