National and State Register

Evans Homestead Rural Historic Landscape

Douglas County

The Evans Homestead Rural Historic Landscape is significant in the area of agriculture for its association with the development of irrigated farming and livestock production in Douglas County.  Additionally, it is architecturally significant with the main house being an excellent example of the Gable Front building type. 

A view of the solitary house with fading sides and gabled roof.

Evans Homestead Rural Historic Landscape 

Finally, the property is significant in the area of non-aboriginal historic archaeology for its potential to yield information important to history.  The property may offer information on the way of life/material culture of rural ranchers/farmers, along with information associated to the broad historical pattern of farming, sheep and cattle ranching.