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When:
August 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
2023-08-19T10:00:00-07:00
2023-08-19T14:00:00-07:00
Where:
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
Finley Refuge Rd
Oregon 97333
USA
Finley Refuge Rd
Oregon 97333
USA
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The John Fiechter House, also known as Failing Cottage, is is believed to be the oldest house in Benton County. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Visitors to the William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge will be able to visit and tour this historic 1855 pioneer house every Saturday, July 8 through Sept. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and learn the history of one of Benton county’s early families.
The Fiechter House is located on Finley Refuge Road, across from the red Cabell barn. Visitors can also stop in at the refuge’s Nature Store for directions.
Photo credit: John Fiechter House, by Ian Poellet. (CC BY-SA 4.0)
