BAILLY HOMESTEAD AND CHELLBERG FARM

PORTER, IN

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Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm is a historic site located in Porter, Indiana. The site includes two separate farms, the Bailly Homestead and the Chellberg Farm, both of which are owned and operated by the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the National Park Service.

The Bailly Homestead was established in 1822 by French-Canadian fur trader, Joseph Bailly. The homestead consists of two structures, the main house and an adjacent barn. The main house is a two-story frame building, featuring a gable roof and a wraparound porch. The barn is a three-story frame building, with a gable roof and a central hayloft. The homestead also includes a small cemetery, containing the graves of members of the Bailly family.

The Chellberg Farm was established in 1881 by Swedish immigrant, John Chellberg. The farm includes a two-story frame house, a large barn, several outbuildings, and a small cemetery. The main house is a two-story frame building, featuring a gabled roof and a wraparound porch. The barn is a three-story frame building, with a gable roof and a central hayloft. The farm also includes a small cemetery, containing the graves of members of the Chellberg family.

Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm are open to the public for tours and educational programs. Visitors can explore the historic houses, barns, and outbuildings, view the family cemeteries, and learn about the history of the area. The site also features a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking, bird-watching, and fishing.

BAILLY HOMESTEAD AND CHELLBERG FARM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PORTER IN. US MID #8401800133

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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BAILLY HOMESTEAD AND CHELLBERG FARM
MINERAL SPRINGS RD
PORTER
IN
46304

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MID # 8401800133
Name BAILLY HOMESTEAD AND CHELLBERG FARM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 41.6098529, -87.0866318
CODES FIPS State Code: 18
FIPS County Code: 127
US Census Tract: 050300
US Census Block: 4002