John and Fredericka Meyer Schnellbacher House

The John and Fredericka Meyer Schnellbacher House, located southwest of Winterset, Iowa, is a historic limestone farmhouse built by German settlers in 1855. This 1½-story structure showcases locally quarried stone and features distinctive window and door surrounds, a stone chimney, and an exposed basement. As an early example of vernacular architecture, it reflects the region's agricultural heritage and was recognized for its historical significance by being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, making it an interesting site for tourists and researchers alike.