Henry C. Wallace House

The Henry C. Wallace House, located in Winterset, Iowa, is a historic Italianate residence that once belonged to the father of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Henry C. Wallace, Jr. and the grandfather of U.S. Vice President Henry A. Wallace. Built in 1882, this two-story frame house features distinctive architectural elements such as a hip roof and ornamental iron work. Wallace, a Presbyterian minister, was actively involved in local journalism and agricultural publications during his time in Winterset. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985, making it a significant site for those interested in American history and architecture.