Wertz–Bestle Farm
United States historic place
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Wertz–Bestle Farm is a historic home and farm located in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. The house was built about 1872, and is a two-story, "T"-plan, Italianate style brick dwelling with a 1+1⁄2-story kitchen wing. It sits on a fieldstone foundation and has bracketed eaves and segmental arched windows. Also on the property is the contributing 3+1⁄2-story, two-level, Schweitzer barn.[2]: 5–6
Location51387 Portage Rd., north of South Bend in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Coordinates41°44′46″N 86°18′00″W
Area12.7 acres (5.1 ha)
Built1872
Wertz–Bestle Farm | |
The Wertz–Bestle farmhouse, November 2013 | |
  Location within Indiana  Location within the United States | |
| Location | 51387 Portage Rd., north of South Bend in German Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana |
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| Coordinates | 41°44′46″N 86°18′00″W |
| Area | 12.7 acres (5.1 ha) |
| Built | 1872 |
| Architectural style | Italianate, Schweitzer barn |
| NRHP reference No. | 01000356[1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 12, 2001 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.[1]