It was owned by former-Quaker John Huddleston who, with his wife Susannah, and 11 children, offered lodging, cooking materials, and a place for their horses to rest for the night.

The middle room was John's shop where he would sell items to travelers passing through.

The property was purchased by Indiana Landmarks in 1966 with funds provided by the organization's founder, Eli Lilly.

The house, barn, and other outbuildings were restored and served as a combination museum and eastern regional office of Indiana Landmarks until the property was sold to private owners in 2023.

[3] The property was sold with Indiana Landmarks’ protective covenants to safeguard its architectural character.