Samuel J. Tipton House
Historic house in Kansas, United States
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The Samuel J. Tipton House, near Harris, Kansas, dates from 1857. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]
Location4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Harris, Kansas
Coordinates38°17′36″N 95°29′26″W
Area2.5 acres (1.0 ha)
Builtc.1857
Samuel J. Tipton House | |
  Location within Kansas  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Harris, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°17′36″N 95°29′26″W |
| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Built | c.1857 |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000703[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 23, 1975 |
The house, also called Mineral Point Mansion, was built for Samuel J. Tipton, who introduced Shorthorn cattle to Kansas. The house served as a post office, as a general store, and as a stage-stop.[2]