Erastus Farnham House

The home still retains many of its nineteenth-century features including a cupola that served as a lookout point and an internal cistern, which allowed the owners to capture and store rainwater.

"This extra water allowed the house to support additional guests when necessary without raising suspicion.

"[1] The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2022.

[2] Due to its location in northeast corner of Indiana, Fremont acted as a final stop in Indiana for many refugees traveling through Fort Wayne and Richmond.

"The house is filled with stories and secrets but to this day retains its original charm and features.

The Erastus Farnham House, just south of Fremont, Indiana , on State Road 827. Built c. 1849, it is reported to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad .