The Blackjacks is the historic home of John Joseph Mathews built in 1932, now part of Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.

During the summer of 1932, John Joseph Mathews designed a two-room home to be built out of native sandstone.

Stanley Vestal and his wife stayed as his guests on the first night.

[3] The home was largely abandoned after Mathews death in 1979 and he was buried on the property.

[4] The Blackjacks is located on the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.