Flynn Farm, Mansion, and Barn
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| Location | 2600 111th St. Des Moines, Iowa |
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| Coordinates | 41°37′18″N 93°46′33″W / 41.62167°N 93.77583°W |
| Area | 350 acres (140 ha) |
| Built | 1871 |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000737[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 30, 1973 |
The Flynn Farm, Mansion, and Barn, also known as the Flynn Farm, Walnut Hill Farm, Clive Honor Farm, comprise a historic district located near Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]
The farm was originally 600 acres (240 ha) and grew to be 1,300 acres (530 ha).[2]
The portion of the farm in this historic district has been reduced to 350 acres (140 ha). It includes the original brick farmhouse and barn. Martin Flynn bought the land in 1867. Flynn was a livestock judge, cattle breeder, businessman, and railroad contractor. He was prominent from 1870 to 1906.[2] From 1914 to 1967 the farm was owned by the state of Iowa and was part of the Clive Honor Prison Farm. After that, it became part of an agricultural museum, Living History Farms.
