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Dyer-Dowell Historic House
922 5th St.
The house, located at 922 5th St., was originally the Story County jail, built in 1869, and t sits on its original site. The jailer's residence was on the first floor with prisoner's cells above.It was enlarged and converted to a home in 1892. It was purchased in 1902 by Judge Geroge W. and Martha Kellogg Dyer. Their daughter Isabel and her husband Austin Dowell were the last residents of the home. Mrs. Austin Dowell gave the family home to the Historical Society in 1988 in memory of her parents and grandparents.
Briggs Terrace-Evergreen Lane
1204 H Ave.
The 1879 Italianate home sits on its original site and is on the National Historic Registry. It was built for Otis Briggs. First called "Briggs Terrace," it is often referred to as "Evergreen Lane" due to the stately pines lining the drive. Built as a working farm, it is now located within the Nevada City limits. The large estate includes the home, carriage house, and barn.
George Child Log House
1204 H Ave
George Child Log House is Nevada's oldest standing building. In 1864, George and his wife, Lavina migrated from Illinois to Nevada by oxen and covered wagon. Mr. Child, using local black walnut logs, built the third home in Nevada. Although moved from its original location, the log house still stands as a tribute to the struggles and the joys of early pioneer life in Nevada.
Halley School
1204 H Ave
Halley School is a one-room school built in 1874. It was originally located in Nevada Township and operated through the 1944-1945 school year. It was lovingly restored, and stepping inside, one can imagine a schoolmarm and her students in their studies.