Chubb House

Chubb House Built in 1867, the Chubb House is the oldest surviving brick home in Fairmont. Tours available. The first owner as of January 20, 1868 was Sarah Chubb. Jas.

The house was built in 1867 on a hill overlooking Lake Sisseton, and is the oldest surviving house in Fairmont. The house is built of brick made from clay from the banks of Buffalo Lake on the north edge of Fairmont. Captain Chenny was the contractor. Swearington and William Budd made the brick molds. The house is of Greek Revival architecture. The window casings are angled to maximize the sunligh

t let in. Square nails can be seen in places throughout the house. Horsehair is visible around the outside of the windows where it acts as a moisture barrier between the bricks and wood. The foundation is made of field stone cemented together. The stonecutter, John Dalton, lived to be 100 years old. The Martin County Preservation Association was formed to save the property from destruction. In 1992 it acquired the property for $35,000. The house was refurbished by volunteers who devoted many thousands of hours to restoring the property to the historically accurate and pristine condition seen today. They also furnished it with original and period furniture to add to the authenticity.

The Chubb House will not be open for coffee on Wednesday, Oct 29. Hope to see you another time.
10/28/2025

The Chubb House will not be open for coffee on Wednesday, Oct 29. Hope to see you another time.

10/25/2025
This couple found their way to the Chubb House to tell us about the next Art Mart. Be sure to check it out.
07/31/2025

This couple found their way to the Chubb House to tell us about the next Art Mart. Be sure to check it out.

Imagine Martin -- Inspired to Create hosted an exceptional event, and we are grateful for their support. We appreciate t...
07/03/2025

Imagine Martin -- Inspired to Create hosted an exceptional event, and we are grateful for their support. We appreciate the Chubb House being selected as the beneficiary. We would like to extend our thanks to the guests, exhibitors, and the City of Lakes Garden Club for their roles in making the event a success. Thank you for creating a beautiful day!

Thank you, Imagine Martin, for collaborating with us to create a fantastic event to bring back a tradition of the past!
07/03/2025

Thank you, Imagine Martin, for collaborating with us to create a fantastic event to bring back a tradition of the past!

We had a wonderful time selling root beer floats and giving house tours before the parade. Thank you for coming out and...
06/15/2025

We had a wonderful time selling root beer floats and giving house tours before the parade. Thank you for coming out and supporting the Chubb House. 🎉👍🏠

https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2025/06/13/tour-of-gardens-aims-to-inspire/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK5YdVleHRuA2...
06/13/2025

https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2025/06/13/tour-of-gardens-aims-to-inspire/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK5YdVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFuTXpmN2RoQVJTUGluYkNSAR6bw-Q3vVT4Rq6T8yAef24rf_AvyivUe9HK3dyWETwnaOYJO-nomVrq3PsxFA_aem_a16xrAJtSO4ks7OxGcQnbA

FAIRMONT— With a goal to inspire, Imagine Martin is gearing up to hold the first Gardens that Inspire tour on Saturday, June 21. The tour doubles as a fun event and a fundraiser for a local organization. “There’s organizations in town that we feel are important and historic and our motto has a...

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