Curt C.
11/14/2021
Grant Wood! This is THE house from the iconic painting. Everyone knows the painting of the dude with the pitchfork and the girl standing next to him in front of a white house. This is the white...
American Gothic House & Center
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300 American Gothic St
Eldon, IA 52554
Come to Eldon, Iowa and view the exterior of the house that inspired Grant Wood to paint American Gothic, one of the most recognized paintings in the world. Tour the adjacent American Gothic House Center which showcases Grant Wood's life and the history of the house. Props on hand encourage visitors to pose in front of the historic American Gothic House and create their own unique American Gothic portrait.
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5.021 reviews
Margo C.
7/10/2025
We were in south central Iowa and found this cool historical site...Grant Wood grew up in Cedar Rapids but was visiting this small town and spotted the tiny iconic white house with the...
Susan J.
12/14/2024
I was sorry the buildings weren't open the day we were there, but the grounds were still open, as were the rest rooms. I noticed an interesting plant in the gardens and sent an email to ask what...
Jennifer M.
7/18/2023
Worthwhile 6-mile jog off the highway to see a fun, iconic slice of Americana. Thank you Eldon, Iowa!
Cary B.
7/31/2021
America's most iconic work of art was born in dinky Eldon Iowa!!! Now a historic spot with adjacent visitors center, it's a MUST SEE stop while rambling rural Iowa. The visitors center is well...
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