Catalpa (Greenfield, Iowa)

Catalpa, also known as Wallace Farm, is a historic site near Orient, Iowa, linked to influential agricultural figures Henry Cantwell Wallace and his son Henry Agard Wallace. The farm, acquired by the Wallace family in 1877, features a modest farmhouse and outbuildings, set on a 200-acre plot. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The farm is significant for its connection to the Wallaces' contributions to agriculture and politics, including Henry Cantwell's role as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Henry Agard's tenure as Vice President. Visitors can explore the historical context of this site, which reflects the family's impact on agricultural practices and policy in the early 20th century.