60 Minutes
Take a Self-Guiding Tour of the Ranch
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Stephen F. Jones named his ranch the Spring Hill Farm and Stock Ranch for the springs found on the hill west of the house. The house was built on a hillside with a two-story exposure on the upper side and a three story on the lower level. The three-level limestone barn measures 60 feet by 110 feet and is built into the hillside. It originally was roofed with 5,000 pounds of tin and sported a very large double-header windmill. Other outbuildings make up the ranch complex.
Stephen F. Jones named his ranch the Spring Hill Farm and Stock Ranch for the springs found on the hill west of the house. The main ranch house is located two miles north of Strong City, Kansas, facing east. It was built on a hillside with a two-story exposure on the upper side and a three story on the lower level. The architecture represents a blending of Renaissance influence and Plains Vernacular. It is a Second Empire style of 19th century architecture with a mansard roof enclosing the upper story with dormers and projecting mansard gables, cornices, brackets, and stone quoins at the corners of the house. The three-level limestone barn measures 60 feet by 110 feet and is built into the hillside. It originally was roofed with 5,000 pounds of tin and sported a very large double-header windmill. Other outbuildings make up the ranch complex and are available for viewing. Visit the Virtual Tour section for more information on the structures. Visit the Guided Tours section for more tours.
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Duration
60 Minutes
Duration Details
It may take roughly an hour to visit all the buildings.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
At this time the house is not wheelchair accessible, but a binder showing interior photos is available. The barn's middle floor is wheelchair accessible. Service animals allowed in both structures.
Pets
Yes — Pets not allowed inside the buildings, but outside is welcomed. Service animals are welcome inside the buildings.
Reservations
No