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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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History: The Carter House Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of Iowans of 150 years ago. Built in 1855 as a "mirror" or double house for pioneer brothers Henry and Ernest Victor Carter and their families, it is a Neoclassic Greek revival mansion of 18 rooms now used as an historic museum to display furniture, clothing, and artifacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. An adjoining annex contains military uniforms from past wars, primitive farm tools, early fire-fighting equipment, and a display of 19th century drug store supplies. The Carters made their home in this house for 30 years. During that time, E.V. Carter served as a major in the Union Army during the Civil War, returning from the war in 1866 only to die at home, probably from "consumption" contracted during his army service. Brother Henry and his sons were bankers. Henry and his wife Harriet had eight children, three of whom died and are buried in Elkader. E.V. and his wife had no surviving children, but raised an orphan niece, Julia Carlton. The Carters were prominent in establishing Elkader's Congregationalist Church and supported the Abolitionist and Prohibitionist movements. In 1885, the surviving Carters, except for E.V.'s widow, moved to Ashland, Oregon. The house was sold to Joe and Ella Lamm, and Mrs. Lamm lived on in it after her husband's death in 1913 until her own death in 1938. William and Lina Reimer were the next owners. During their tenure, in the 1960's, the property was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites. In 1983, after the deaths of the Reimers, the property was purchased by the Elkader Historical Society and restored to its original appearance to serve as an historical museum. 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